Nura Studios, a San Francisco, CA–based AI-native storytelling company, has emerged from stealth alongside Seed funding.
The company also launched Showcraft™, an AI-powered platform designed to transform existing creative assets into episodic animated content.
Investors
Backed by iGlobe Partners, Fellows Fund, and Shanda Ventures.
Nura Studios Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to develop and scale its AI-enabled creative platform, expand its creator ecosystem, and grow its production capabilities.
About Nura Studios
Led by CEO Sylvio Drouin, Nura Studios is a technology company focused on redefining episodic storytelling through AI-powered production tools. The company builds platforms that enable game and animation studios to convert existing IP, such as characters, environments, and assets, into episodic series and films. Its flagship platform, Showcraft™, integrates story development, production, and editing into a unified workflow powered by fine-tuned AI models that preserve artistic intent. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Nura Studios empowers animation creators with human-led tools to bring high-quality episodic stories to life.
Funding Details
Company: Nura Studios
Raised: Undisclosed
Round: Seed
Funding Date: April 2026
Investors: iGlobe Partners, Fellows Fund, Shanda Ventures
Company Website: https://nurastudios.com/
Software Category: AI-powered animation / episodic storytelling platform
Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/founded-by-platform-veterans-from-apple-unity-and-roblox-nura-studios-emerges-from-stealth-to-build-the-future-of-episodic-storytelling-302758753.html