Key Transaction Details
Brahma AI raised $150 million through the issuance of preferred shares. The funding round was led by Multiples Alternate Asset Management with a $100 million investment. The company has also received a further $100 million of investor interest, indicating strong market demand.
Company Background
Brahma AI is an AI-native operating system for enterprise audiovisual content, founded and led by Founder & CEO Prabhu Narasimhan. The company was born from Narasimhan's vision to bring together technology stacks and capabilities developed across DNEG, Metaphysic and Prime Focus Technologies.
Business Focus Areas
Brahma AI focuses on four global verticals: media & entertainment, sports, healthcare and advertising. The company's platform combines enterprise content intelligence and management with sophisticated AI creation technologies spanning visual AI, digital humans, voice and multilingual performance.
Key Customers and Partners
Global anchor customers include Warner Bros, the NBA and Mayo Clinic. Strategic distribution partners include Google, Hakuhodo and DNEG.
Technology Leadership
Jo Plaete serves as Co-Founder & CTO and heads Brahma AI's technology and R&D division. The company's technology has received significant industry recognition, including a 2026 Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award for its visual AI technology.
Funding Utilization
The $150 million funding will accelerate R&D, global go-to-market expansion, and establish a significant Silicon Valley presence. The company is close to launching interactive digital humans and building Brahma AI to be model agnostic.
Investor Commentary
Renuka Ramnath, Founder, MD & CEO of Multiples, stated that their investment is anchored in the belief that every enterprise is becoming a content enterprise. Multiples Private Equity will be an active partner in the company's growth phase.
Historical Context
Namit Malhotra, Founder & CEO of DNEG, noted the symmetry of the investment, recalling that Prabhu Narasimhan, United Al Saqer Group and Thor Björgólfsson had previously backed Prime Focus Limited and DNEG.
Transaction Advisors
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. served as sole placement agent on this equity financing.