How much funding has Animaj raised?

Animaj has raised $85.0M in total funding, most recently a growth equity round.

Where is Animaj headquartered?

Animaj is headquartered in Paris, France.

Animaj

Q: Who are Animaj's investors?

Animaj's investors include Bpifrance Large Venture, Bootstrap Advisors, Daphni.

Paris, France · Founded 2022 · $85.0M raised

Media

Headquarters: Paris
Employees: 11–50
Founded: 2022
Business Model: B2C

Website: animaj.com
Total Funding: $85.0M
Last Round: $85.0M Growth EquityMay 2026
Rounds: 1

About

Animaj is a next-generation kids' media company that builds global children's franchises through a proprietary AI-powered, digital-first model. Co-founded in May 2022 by former Google/YouTube executive Grégory Dray and serial entrepreneur Sixte de Vauplane, the company acquires and develops high-potential children's IP — including iconic brands like Pocoyo and Maya the Bee — and scales them into multi-platform franchises spanning YouTube, streaming, apps, music, and consumer products. Animaj has grown to become the 5th largest digital kids' player worldwide on YouTube with over 22 billion annual views and 243 million subscribers, leveraging a proprietary GenAI animation pipeline that reduces production time while preserving creative quality.

Summary

Animaj is a Media company based in Paris, France, founded in 2022. It has raised $85.0M in total across 1 round, most recently a $85.0M Growth Equity round in May 2026. Investors include Bpifrance Large Venture, Bootstrap Advisors and Daphni.