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AI Animation Startup Cheehoo Secures $10M and Launches Beta Platform

Founded by Hollywood and tech veterans, Cheehoo aims to revolutionize animation workflows through AI-driven tools and strategic IP collaborations.

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Overview

  • Cheehoo has raised $10 million in funding, led by Greycroft with participation from Point72 Ventures, Basis Set, and others.
  • The beta platform integrates in-house and third-party AI models to streamline animation tasks such as character creation, motion stylization, and scene composition.
  • Founded by a team including Rideback co-founders and former DreamWorks and Apple AI leaders, Cheehoo combines Hollywood storytelling expertise with Silicon Valley innovation.
  • The company is collaborating with studios and IP rightsholders to develop custom AI models for spinoff and sequential projects.
  • Cheehoo plans to expand its offerings to consumer markets in the future, building on its current enterprise-focused tools.