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Wonder Studios

Backed by LocalGlobe and Blackbird, Wonder is an AI-native film studio that aims to both incubate emerging talent and produce original IP, building an ecosystem that empowers a burgeoning community of AI filmmakers, traditional creatives, and technologists.

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Sector
AI filmmaking/storytelling studio
Business model
AI film/media production studio
Founded
2025
Founders
Xavier Collins, Justin Hackney
Headquarters
London, UK
Total raised
US$15M+

Sources: wonderstudios.com, atomico.com

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The team on Day One

Xavier Collins Co-Founder & CEO, Wonder Studios “I've kind of done my time as a mercenary and I'm excited to do my time as a missionary.” 1 episode →

Hear from the team

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18 April 2025 · Diaspora NZ S3 | E7 - Xavier Collins (CEO & Co-Founder at Wonder) on AI’s creative revolution, building thriving marketplaces, and reshaping the film industry Xavier Collins

Milestones

  1. Apr 2025 Founded by Xavier Collins and Justin Hackney techcrunch.com
  2. Oct 2025 Raised $12M seed round led by Atomico techcrunch.com

In the news

Backers heard on Day One

Blackbird Ventures Pre-seed, 2025 · 4 on Day One

Also backed by LocalGlobe.

Sources: blackbird.vc

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