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Aquifer Motion
Techstars '19Austin, US · Founded 2020 · 14 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
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Aquifer Motion builds facial-capture and animation software that turns phone-recorded performances into cinematic 3D animation.
Also known as Aquifer · Aquifer Inventions, Inc. · Aquifer Motion, Inc
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Company profile
researched Aug 2026Aquifer Motion, Inc. (also referred to in its beta terms as Aquifer Inventions, Inc., and branded simply as "Aquifer") develops software for creating cinematic character animation without a traditional animation pipeline. Its product set spans an iOS application, a web dashboard at app.aquifermotion.com where users manage accounts, upload models and download finished animations, and a public marketing site.
The workflow described by the company has users choose a custom character, capture their facial expressions and voice, select body animation and a background, and export a finished video. Stated use cases include animated films and episodic content, augmented and virtual reality content, marketing and demand-generation videos, and influencer and social-media content, with social/influencer content identified as the current focus. The software has been offered as a paid beta ("Aquifer Preview"), distributed under beta user conditions that cover confidentiality, feedback rights and the absence of technical support or updates for beta builds.
Business model
Aquifer Motion sells access to its animation software directly to users, with plan selection and browser-based checkout available on its website; the Aquifer Preview product has been offered as a paid beta.
Traction
Reported headcount of approximately 13 employees; the product has been distributed as a paid beta and is backed by Capital Factory's Texas Fund I and Partners Fund 2020.
▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography, history
Market position
Positioned within social media and virtual reality software as an accessible route to cinematic character animation; it is a portfolio company of the Austin accelerator and investor Capital Factory.
Technology
The iOS app is an augmented-reality application that uses the iPhone TrueDepth camera system to track a user's facial expressions and transfer them onto 3D characters for facial animation. Camera images and depth data are used only to determine facial feature movement; the company states it does not store or retain TrueDepth data on its servers, and does not use face data to identify users. Captured animation is exported as FBX files and can be streamed directly into Unity. The service also incorporates third-party components including Firebase Analytics.
Go-to-market
Self-serve web sign-up and checkout for plans on aquifermotion.com, paired with an iOS app and web dashboard, plus an option to contact the company's team directly.
Creators and teams producing animated films and episodics, AR/VR content, marketing and demand-generation video, and influencer and social-media content, the last of which the company identifies as its current focus.
Geography
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States, and listed in the local Austin startup company directory.
History
The company was founded in 2020 and, as of the sources reviewed, employs about 13 people. It has operated its animation software as a paid beta while running an iOS app and a web dashboard for account management, model upload and animation download.
Compiled by commissioned research from 4 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
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▸Research sources · 4
primary sources listed
- Privacy Policy - Aquifer - Instant Cinematic Animationaquifermotion.com · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Aquifer Motion do?
- Aquifer Motion builds facial-capture and animation software that turns phone-recorded performances into cinematic 3D animation.
- Who are Aquifer Motion's investors?
- Aquifer Motion's investors include First Row Partners, Geekdom, Gurtin Ventures, LDV Capital, Techstars, WXR Fund, Wedbush Ventures.
- Where is Aquifer Motion headquartered?
- Aquifer Motion is headquartered in Austin, US.