Baobab Studios, the 10x Emmy-award winning independent interactive animation studio, has secured $25.0 million in new investment capital. The company, known for its mission to "Bring out your sense of wonder. Inspire you to dream. Make YOU matter,” specializes in creating immersive animated experiences that have garnered significant commercial and critical acclaim. This funding round marks a pivotal moment for the studio as it continues to innovate within the interactive entertainment sector.
With a robust track record, Baobab Studios has released seven animations, earning 10 Emmys, including four Best Interactive Emmys, and two Annie Awards. Their intellectual property is actively being adapted across various media, including books with publishers like MacMillan and Penguin Random House, feature films with partners such as Roth/Kirsch and Disney, original series for premium streamers, and games. The studio's projects have attracted notable talent, featuring voices from Oprah, John Legend, Kate Winslet, and Daisy Ridley, among others, underscoring its reputation for high-quality productions.
The newly raised capital is intended to fuel Baobab Studios' growth initiatives, enabling the company to further develop its pipeline of interactive animated content and expand its intellectual property portfolio. This investment will support the creation of new immersive experiences and facilitate broader adaptations of their existing stories across different platforms. With a strong foundation of existing investors including Disney and Comcast, and advisors like legendary animator Glen Keane, the studio plans to leverage these funds to continue its trajectory as a leader in interactive storytelling, bringing more innovative and engaging content to audiences worldwide and solidifying its position in the evolving entertainment landscape.
