Best 3D Animation Companies in United Kingdom
The 59 best 3D Animation companies in United Kingdom in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Gravity Sketch Limited.
Ranked by disclosed equity funding and recent momentum, the 59 United Kingdom 3D Animation companies tracked here represent $159M in total disclosed capital, with Gravity Sketch Limited leading at $38M, Move.ai at $17M, and Axial3D at $27M. No unicorns yet, but the funding stack is real. The [global 3D animation market sat at $14.6B in 2020 and is forecast to reach $27.1B by 2026](https://businessfortnight.com/3d-animation-market-size-will-attain-usd-47021-million-by/), compounding at 11.8% annually, driven by visual effects demand, animated content outsourcing, and sustained appetite for games. So the addressable opportunity behind these UK raises isn't small.
What I find telling is how concentrated the capital is. Gravity Sketch alone accounts for roughly 24% of the sector's total disclosed funding, and the top three filers, Gravity Sketch, Axial3D, and Move.ai, together pull in $82M of that $159M pool. Investors like Sands Capital and Warner Music Group aren't backing these companies on vibes. You're looking at a cohort where AI-driven upscaling and real-time 3D tools are sharpening competitive edges fast, as Roblox's new AI upscaler signals the direction the broader industry is moving. Hot themes across coverage include animated series and cartoon formats, and the companies holding real funding here are the ones worth watching.
- Latest News 3D Animation Market Size Will Attain USD 47,021 Million by
Ranked: Best 3D Animation companies in United Kingdom
| # | 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 | 68 mo ago | Series A | Halli Bjornsson Founder | 2013 | WordPressTypeScriptPHP+27 | — | — |
| 3 | Axial3D Developer of AI-powered 3D medical imaging solutions 64Growth top 21%Funding top 36%Talent top 38%Moat top 39% All 10 signals ▾Growthtop 21% Fundingtop 36% Talenttop 38% Moattop 39% AItop 45% Techtop 49% Fin. healthtop 49% Marketbottom 43% Globalbottom 39% Newsbottom 18% Growth: Revenue +99% YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo Funding: Raised $26.5M across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 11 yrs (0.8/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100 | $27M | 18 mo ago | Series C | Daniel Crawford Founder & CSO | 2014 | Cart FunctionalityWordPressMySQL+29 | — | 2 launchs |
| 4 | Move.ai Developer of artificial intelligence software for markerless motion capture systems | $17M | 33 mo ago | Seed | Tino Millar Founder & CEO | 2019 | WebflowGSAPStripe+22 | 19 patents Real-time 4D scene reconstruction and video object insertion for AR/VR applications | 2 launchs |
| 5 | 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 | — | — |
| 6 | Speech Graphics Provider of speech-driven 3D facial animation software | $10M | 52 mo ago | Series A | — | 2010 | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+27 | — | 1 launch · 1 award |
| 7 | 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 | 5 mo ago | Series A | Isaac Squires Co-Founder & CEO | 2023 | WebflowGSAPSwiper+11 | 3 patents Advanced atom probe tomography instrumentation and laser‑assisted 3D analysis | 1 partnership |
| 8 | Loci 3D content creation platform | $6M | 36 mo ago | Seed | Jack Davis Founder | 2021 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Moviestorm Real-time 3D aimation software | $3M | 121 mo ago | Series A | Matt Kelland Co-Founder | 2003 | — | — | — |
| 10 | MetaVersus Provider of customized avatar configuration solution | $2M | 42 mo ago | Deadpooled | Bosco Bellinghausen Co-Founder | 2021 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Virtual Versions Digital platform for creating virtual versions of in-person interactions | $2M | 34 mo ago | Funding Raised | Harrison Gwinnett Founder & CEO | 2021 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Foundry Developer of software for visual effects, and animation industries | $2M | 46 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 |
| 13 | Lumirithmic Provider of 3D scanning software for multi-industry applications | $779K | 48 mo ago | Seed | Abhijeet Ghosh Co-Founder | 2020 | WordPressMySQLPHP+20 | 19 patents AI-driven optical appearance capture and inverse rendering for material reflectance estimation | — |
| 14 | MARTECH3D Developer of a 3D product configuration platform | $622K | 37 mo ago | Seed | — | 2020 | Three.jsTailwind CSSAmazon Web Services+7 | — | 2 launchs |
| 15 | 3dctrl Offers 3D animation platform in the cloud for product modeling | $585K | 67 mo ago | Seed | Ben Cyzer Founder | 2019 | — | — | — |
| 16 | IKinema Animation middleware for games | $485K | 102 mo ago | Acqui-Hired | — | 2006 | — | — | — |
Top 12 3D Animation companies in United Kingdom
#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 C · Belfast, Northern Ireland · founded 2014 · 49 employees$26.5Mraised▾
Developer of AI-powered 3D medical imaging solutions. The tools help medical device companies and hospitals streamline surgical planning, device development, and personalized care by automating segmentation and reducing manual effort.
- Dec 2024Series C$18.2M
- Oct 2023Series B$2.4M
- Sep 2022Series B$15M
- Mar 2021Series B$4.1M
#3
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
#4
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
#5
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
#6
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
#7
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
#8
Series A · Edinburgh, Scotland · founded 2010 · 42 employees$9.6Mraised▾
Provider of speech-driven 3D facial animation software. It uses the audio spoken by an actor to create a corresponding animation automatically. Its features include lip-syncing with tongue motion, full-face movement, emotional expression, head bobs, blinking, and eye darts.
- Feb 2022Series A$7M
- Oct 2018Seed$2.6M
- Jan 2010Grant (prize money)$561.8K
#9
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
#10
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
#11
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
#12
Seed · London, England · founded 2020 · 6 employees$621.9Kraised▾
Developer of a 3D product configuration platform
- Jun 2023Seed$621.9K
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