
Uthana creates controllable, real-time 3D character motion so animators and developers can generate high-quality movement faster. The company trains foundation models for human motion and applies generative AI to produce animator-friendly, rig-compatible animations and character controllers. Its technology enables any character to be driven in real time and is aimed at animators, game developers, avatar creators, riggers, and 3D generalists. Uthana operates as a B2B software provider for the games, film, and virtual avatar markets.

Uthana creates controllable, real-time 3D character motion so animators and developers can generate high-quality movement faster. The company trains foundation models for human motion and applies generative AI to produce animator-friendly, rig-compatible animations and character controllers. Its technology enables any character to be driven in real time and is aimed at animators, game developers, avatar creators, riggers, and 3D generalists. Uthana operates as a B2B software provider for the games, film, and virtual avatar markets.
What they do: Foundation models and tools for generating controllable, realistic 3D human motion for any rig or avatar
Product focus: Real-time inference, multi-modal inputs (text, video, poses), SDK/API and studio tooling
Founded / HQ: Founded 2022; headquartered in Los Angeles, CA
Recent funding: Seed — ~$4.3M (closed March 10, 2025)
Team size (approx.): 13 employees
Animation and motion creation for games, film, VR/AR, and real-time interactive applications
2022
Data and Analytics
$4.3M
Seed round with participation from A16Z Games Speedrun, Acequia Capital, Cursor Capital, Hustle Fund, Jones Trauber Capital, MetaVision International, and others
“Backed by multiple early-stage VC firms including IA Ventures and A16Z Games Speedrun”