# Aquifer Motion

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/aquifer-motion

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Austin, US
- Website: www.aquifermotion.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $2M
- Latest round: Seed (Dec 9, 2021)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Aquifer Motion, Inc. is an animation platform that enables brands to create engaging animated content through innovative tools and features, streamlining the animation process for various content creators.Aquifer Motion, Inc. was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Austin, US. The company focuses on providing animation solutions. In October 2025, Speech Graphics Ltd, a portfolio company of Archangels Investor Limited, Scottish Investment Bank, ARCHAngels, Founders Group, Par Equity, Par Equity, Sands Capital Alternatives, acquired Aquifer Motion, Inc. From Boost VC, LDV Capital, Riverwalk Capital, Techstars, and Wedbush Ventures. The company is co-founded by Chen Zhang and Matt U, with Chen Zhang serving as the CEO.Aquifer provides a comprehensive animation platform that allows brands to create animated content efficiently. Its core offerings include tools for animating brand characters via text descriptions, automatic lip-syncing, customizable facial expressions, and body animations. The platform is designed to assist marketers, educators, and content creators in producing various formats, including educational videos, social media content, and personalized video messages, serving a global client base across North America, Europe, and Asia.Aquifer generates revenue through a subscription-based model, offering clients access to a range of animation tools. Pricing plans cater to both individuals and businesses, facilitating direct transactions and immediate access to animation capabilities. The platform's advanced features, such as ProRes export and alpha channel capabilities, attract a diverse user base, especially in marketing and advertising sectors, enhancing its revenue potential.The company aims to enhance its offerings by developing new products and entering additional markets. Specific geographic expansions are planned, although details on new market targets or upcoming product launches have not been disclosed at this time.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Dec 9, 2021, $2M — Techstars, Boost VC, LDV Capital, Riverwalk Capital Partners, Wedbush Ventures

## Investors

- Techstars (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/techstars) — Seed
- Boost VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/boost-vc) — Seed
- LDV Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ldv-capital) — Seed
- Riverwalk Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/riverwalk-capital-partners) — Seed
- Wedbush Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wedbush-ventures) — Seed