Stability AI raises $76 million Series B from music labels, EA, and AMD
The Stable Diffusion maker raised a $76 million Series B, bringing total funding to $232 million. Backers include Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Warner Music, Electronic Arts, AMD Ventures, and Pacific Alliance.

On August 25, 2026 TechCrunch reported that Stability AI, the company behind Stable Diffusion, raised $76 million in a Series B.
What we know
- The Series B is $76 million and brings Stability AI’s total funding to $232 million.
- Investors include Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Warner Music, Electronic Arts, AMD Ventures, and Pacific Alliance.
- CEO Prem Akkaraju said the company will expand its creative-production suite and professional services.
- Stability AI had already announced co-development work with UMG and EA in October and with Warner Music Group in November.
- The company has largely prevailed in Getty Images’ UK case; the US Getty case is still pending.
Takeaways
- Music majors and a games publisher are now on Stability AI’s cap table.
- The raise is meant to grow a production suite and services business, not only the image model.
- The UK Getty fight has mostly gone Stability’s way; the US case is still open.
Source: TechCrunch


