Who founded Sycamore Studios?

Sycamore Studios was founded by Christian McGuigan, Timothy Reckart in 2023.

How much funding has Sycamore Studios raised?

Sycamore Studios has disclosed $4.9M raised across 1 round.

Where is Sycamore Studios headquartered?

Sycamore Studios is headquartered in Austin, US.

Sycamore Studios

Austin, US · Founded 2023 · Delaware LLC

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Sycamore Studios, founded in 2022, produces premium animated family entertainment built around timeless stories and moral themes. The studio combines filmmaking talent with animation pipelines across hubs in Los Angeles and Austin.

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Founders & leadership

Sycamore Studios was founded in 2023 by Christian McGuigan and Timothy Reckart.

Christian McGuiganCo-founder · Chief Executive Officer

Timothy Reckart Co-founder & Chief Creative OfficerTimothy Reckart is Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Sycamore Studios, an animation studio producing family entertainment. He previously directed "The Star" for Sony Pictures Animation and his animated short "Head Over Heels" received an Academy Award nomination in 2013.

Cooper WatermanHead of Production

Saxton WashburnVP, Creative Development & Production

Mike HaighChief Operating Officer

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4.9M disclosed across 1 round · 2024

▶$4.9MraisedOct 2025 · 8 investors · Business Services

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Christian McGuiganExecutive Officer
Tim ReckartExecutive Officer

Amount sold: $4.9M
Minimum investment: $100K
Proceeds to insiders: $1.4M
First sale: May 2024
Incorporated: Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

Sycamore Studios Picks Up 'Zita the Spacegirl,' Closes Series A Funding | Animation Magazineanimationmagazine.net · Dec 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Sycamore Studios do?: Sycamore Studios, founded in 2022, produces premium animated family entertainment built around timeless stories and moral themes. The studio combines filmmaking talent with animation pipelines across hubs in Los Angeles and Austin.
Who founded Sycamore Studios?: Sycamore Studios was founded by Christian McGuigan, Timothy Reckart in 2023.
How much funding has Sycamore Studios raised?: Sycamore Studios has disclosed $4.9M raised across 1 round.
Where is Sycamore Studios headquartered?: Sycamore Studios is headquartered in Austin, US.