Best 3D Animation Companies in England, United Kingdom
The 49 best 3D Animation companies in England, United Kingdom in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Gravity Sketch Limited.
Ranked: Best 3D Animation companies in England
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gravity Sketch Limited Provider of a 3D sketching tool for VR applications | $38M | 37 mo ago | Series A | — | 2014 | WordPress Block EditorElementorWordPress+35 | — | 3 launchs |
| 2 | Avakin Developer of a social application offering customizable avatars and virtual environments | $28M | 69 mo ago | Series A | Halli Bjornsson Founder | 2013 | WordPressTypeScriptPHP+27 | — | — |
| 3 | Move.ai Developer of artificial intelligence software for markerless motion capture systems | $17M | 34 mo ago | Seed | Tino Millar Founder & CEO | 2019 | WebflowGSAPStripe+22 | — | 2 launchs |
| 4 | Kaedim AI-based software to convert 2D images into 3D models | $15M | 28 mo ago | Series A | Konstantina Psoma Co-Founder & CEO | 2020 | Node.jsHeadless UITailwind CSS+21 | — | — |
| 5 | Polaron 3D image reconstruction platform 13Funding top 48%Talent bottom 49%Moat bottom 42%Tech bottom 41% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 48% Talentbottom 49% Moatbottom 42% Techbottom 41% Globalbottom 40% Patentsbottom 31% Innovationbottom 27% Marketbottom 25% Funding: Raised $8.0M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) Talent: 1 named leader on record · 1 C-suite/founder profile curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 13/100 | $8M | 6 mo ago | Series A | Isaac Squires Co-Founder & CEO | 2023 | WebflowGSAPSwiper+11 | 3 patents Three‑dimensional atom probe instrumentation with laser‑assisted and reflectron enhancements | 1 partnership |
| 6 | Loci 3D content creation platform | $6M | 37 mo ago | Seed | Jack Davis Founder | 2021 | — | — | — |
| 7 | Moviestorm Real-time 3D aimation software | $3M | 122 mo ago | Series A | Matt Kelland Co-Founder | 2003 | — | — | — |
| 8 | MetaVersus Provider of customized avatar configuration solution | $2M | 43 mo ago | Deadpooled | Bosco Bellinghausen Co-Founder | 2021 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Virtual Versions Digital platform for creating virtual versions of in-person interactions | $2M | 34 mo ago | Funding Raised | Harrison Gwinnett Founder & CEO | 2021 | — | — | — |
| 10 | Foundry Developer of software for visual effects, and animation industries | $2M | 47 mo ago | Acquired | Jody Madden CEO | 1996 | Cart FunctionalityDrupalApple iCloud Mail+28 | 4 patents Non‑invasive microwave-based medical devices for targeted tissue therapy | 1 launch |
| 11 | Lumirithmic Provider of 3D scanning software for multi-industry applications | $779K | 49 mo ago | Seed | Abhijeet Ghosh Co-Founder | 2020 | WordPressMySQLPHP+20 | 19 patents AI-driven optical appearance capture and inverse rendering for material reflectance estimation | — |
| 12 | MARTECH3D Developer of a 3D product configuration platform | $622K | 38 mo ago | Seed | — | 2020 | Three.jsTailwind CSSAmazon Web Services+7 | — | 2 launchs |
| 13 | 3dctrl Offers 3D animation platform in the cloud for product modeling | $585K | 68 mo ago | Seed | Ben Cyzer Founder | 2019 | — | — | — |
| 14 | IKinema Animation middleware for games | $485K | 103 mo ago | Acqui-Hired | — | 2006 | — | — | — |
Top 12 3D Animation companies in England
#1
Series A · Thame, England · founded 2023$8Mraised▾
3D image reconstruction platform. It allows users to create 3D representations from 2D images.
- Feb 2026Series A$8M
#2
Series A · London, England · founded 2014 · 29 employees$38.4Mraised▾
Provider of a 3D sketching tool for VR applications. It comprises a pen and pad specifically designed for sketching in real space through the use of augmented reality glasses. The pen and the pad give the physical interaction of drawing in the digital world and by adjusting the plane the user can give volume to the sketch. The augmented reality glasses would also help visualize the product just in front of their eyes. The virtual model can be printed using a 3D printer.
- Jun 2023Grant (prize money)—
- Jul 2022Grant (prize money)$51.1K
- Apr 2022Series A$33M
- Sep 2020Seed$3.7M
#3
Series A · London, England · founded 2020 · 4 employees$15.2Mraised▾
AI-based software to convert 2D images into 3D models. Its platform uses AI to generate 3D models from 2D images that are uploaded by the users. It also allows users to edit the models using various tools to give them different colors and textures.
- Mar 2024Series A$15M
- Feb 2021Seed—
- Dec 2020Seed$202.4K
#4
Seed · London, England · founded 2019 · 23 employees$17.4Mraised▾
Developer of artificial intelligence software for markerless motion capture systems. The technology utilizes computer vision to track human movement without the need for physical markers or specialized suits. The software integrates with multi-camera setups to generate three-dimensional animation data for use in film, television, and gaming production. It processes video input to create digital character movement, enabling the conversion of live action into animation assets. The system supports various camera configurations to facilitate the capture of complex physical performances.
- Oct 2023Seed$10M
- Nov 2022Seed—
- May 2022Seed$5.3M
- Jan 2021Seed$437K
#5
Seed · London, England · founded 2021 · 8 employees$5.7Mraised▾
3D content creation platform. It enables 3D artists, businesses, and individuals to create immersive 3D virtual world replicas of real-life images using computer vision models in image-based 3D asset searches.
- Jun 2023Seed$5M
- Aug 2022Seed$651.4K
- Dec 2021Seed$709.9K
#6
Series A · Nottingham, England · founded 2013 · 204 employees$27.8Mraised▾
Developer of a social application offering customizable avatars and virtual environments. The application allows users to personalize avatars and interact within various digital settings. Users can create unique looks and explore different virtual spaces. The application provides a platform for social interaction and creative expression.
- Oct 2020Series A$26.5M
- Jun 2019Seed$1.3M
#7
Funding Raised · London, England · founded 2021$1.8Mraised▾
Digital platform for creating virtual versions of in-person interactions. It enhances security and user experience. They focus on developing innovative solutions for various industries. Platform utilizes digital technology to create immersive experiences, serving as a valuable tool for businesses and individuals. It offers a generative AI avatar creation solution that lets users explore various virtual worlds. The avatar is the consistent identity across multiple platforms to navigate the metaverse.
- Sep 2023ICO$1.8M
#8
Deadpooled · London, England · founded 2021 · 12 employees$2Mraised▾
Provider of customized avatar configuration solution. It offers virtual avatars with different skin tones, facial structures, hair, and clothing styles. It also offers an in-game NFT digital assets marketplace.
- Dec 2022Seed$2M
#9
Acquired · London, England · founded 1996 · 198 employees$1.8Mraised▾
Developer of software for visual effects, and animation industries. The company provides tools for compositing, virtual production, 3D painting, and lighting. Its software facilitates story development and review. The company's products are used for feature films, episodic content, and commercials.
- Sep 2022Grant (prize money)$1.1M
- Jan 2018Grant (prize money)$704.2K
#10
Seed · London, England · founded 2020 · 6 employees$621.9Kraised▾
Developer of a 3D product configuration platform
- Jun 2023Seed$621.9K
#11
Seed · London, England · founded 2020 · 13 employees$778.7Kraised▾
Provider of 3D scanning software for multi-industry applications. It offers AI-based 3D capture technology that specializes in facial scans with real skin appearance for industries including entertainment, beauty-tech, video games, Metaverse, and others.
- 2022Seed—
- Jun 2021Seed$778.7K
#12
Series A · Cambridge, England · founded 2003 · 5 employees$2.6Mraised▾
Moviestorm provides real-time 3D animation software for the entertainment industry. Uses machinima technology and allows users to create from initial concept to finished, distributed movies along with customized sets and characters and scenes that can be shot through multiple camera angels. Caters to amateurs and professionals. Used in Children's animation, film studies, education, storyboarding and movie pitching, and music videos.
- Jun 2016Grant (prize money)$725.8K
- Mar 2007Series A$1.9M
- Oct 2005Seed—
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