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Exclusive: Runway launches $10M fund to back early-stage AI startups

The Wire·April 1, 2026

Runway has announced a $10 million fund and a Builders program aimed at supporting early-stage AI startups. This initiative targets AI-native companies and solo founders looking to innovate in the lean AI economy. The fund emphasizes backing small teams leveraging AI to build scalable businesses efficiently.