Wednesday, 26 August 2026 No. 7 Updated
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Funding

Stability AI raises $76 million backed by Universal, Sony and Warner Music

The round brings total funding to $232 million and includes EA and AMD Ventures, aimed at expanding creative-production tools and professional services.

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The short version
  • Stability AI, maker of Stable Diffusion, raised $76 million in a round backed by Universal Music Group, Sony Music Group, Warner Music Group, Electronic Arts, AMD Ventures and Pacific Alliance Ventures.
  • Total funding raised to date reaches $232 million; valuation was not disclosed.
  • The company plans to expand its creative production product suite and grow its professional services division.
  • CEO Prem Akkaraju called the round "an affirmation of our vision where generative AI empowers every producer, musician, and storyteller."

The round brings total funding to $232 million and includes EA and AMD Ventures, aimed at expanding creative-production tools and professional services.