Popcorn AI Studio Raises $1M Pre-seed

Popcorn AI Studio, based in Dubai, UAE, is an artificial intelligence platform focused on streamlining film and video content creation. The company has announced it secured $1 million in pre-seed funding to support its next phase of growth and technology development.

Investors

The round was led by Emirati serial entrepreneur and investor Mohammed Bin Bouta Alharsoosi.

Popcorn AI Studio Use of Funds

Popcorn AI Studio plans to use the capital to support continued AI technology development, international expansion, and the evolution of its creative platform. The funds will also help scale its user base across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.

About Popcorn AI Studio

Founded by Shady Essam and Mohamed Hedar, Popcorn AI Studio is the Arab world's first AI-native video production platform. The company provides a comprehensive suite of AI-powered production tools that cover the full content lifecycle, including scripting, voiceover, visual generation, lip-sync, and post-production, with a specific focus on Arabic language, dialect, and cultural authenticity.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://popcornstudio.ai

Company: Popcorn AI Studio
Raised: $1M
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: October 18, 2026
Lead Investor: Mohammed Bin Bouta Alharsoosi
Company Website: https://PopcornStudio.ai
Software Category: Artificial Intelligence
Source: https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/dubai-based-popcorn-ai-studio-secures-pre-seed-1mln-in-funding-to-redefine-the-future-of-filmmaking-1739811