Legend3D provides 3D visual effects and conversion services for feature films. The company recently closed a $10M Series C to expand capacity, specifically to set up a third facility. Led by CEO Brian Robertson, Legend currently operates a 60,000 sq. ft. production studio in Carlsbad and has completed a 3D review hub in Hollywood. The round was led by current investors Northwater Capital Management Inc. through its $300M Intellectual Property Fund 3 and Monaco-based Augustus Ventures Limited. Legend3D has partnered with major studios including Marvel/Columbia Pictures, Sony, Warner Brothers, Paramount, Disney and BBC Films on features such as Maleficent, Transformers: Age of Extinction and The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Legend3D is a California-based 3D visual effects and conversion company that uses patented 2D-to-3D conversion technology and proprietary software and systems. Founded in 2001, the company leverages R&D investments and top 3D talent to work on feature films, citing credits including Top Gun 3D, Oz: The Great and Powerful, The Amazing Spider-Man, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Hugo, The Smurfs and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. The company announced it has closed an $8 million Series B Preferred Stock offering led by existing investors Augustus Ventures Limited and Northwater Capital Management Inc. through its Intellectual Property Fund. Management says the financing reinforces investor confidence and will support growth domestically and internationally, continued R&D, and development of market-leading software and systems. Legend3D recently moved into a new 60,000 sq. ft. studio in Carlsbad, California and plans to consolidate relationships with Hollywood studios while seeking partnerships in China, Japan and Europe. The announcement names Brian Robertson as CEO, Ian Jessel as President, and founder Dr. Barry Sandrew. Legend3D develops a proprietary 2D-to-3D conversion process that combines skilled artistry with technology to enhance filmmakers’ storytelling. Founded in 2001 by COO and CTO Dr. Barry Sandrew, the company is based in San Diego, CA. Its conversion pipeline is used to deepen connections between films and audiences across the big screen and in home theatres worldwide. Legend3D recently closed a $19M Series E financing. The company intends to use the funding for ongoing R&D to enhance its proprietary 3D conversion pipeline and to increase partnerships with content owners on 3D film and television projects. Investors in the round included lead Northwater Capital Management and participating existing investors PAR Investment Partners, L.P., and Augustus Ventures Limited.

Total raised

$37M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Series C

Latest activity

Sep 2014