# Prana Studios

> Prana Studios is a VC fund in Los Angeles backing EdTech and Big Data. See 2 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Los Angeles, United States
- Total investments: 2
- Last investment: Nov 2013
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- Website: http://pranastudios.com

Prana Studios is an artist-driven, full-service 3-D animation and visual effects studio with production offices in Los Angeles, CA, USA and Mumbai, India. We develop content and create state of the art visual imagery for full-length feature animated films, high quality visual effects for live action and hybrid films, short-form media, and specialvenue attractions.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EdTech | 1 | 50% |
| Big Data | 1 | 50% |
| Education | 1 | 50% |
| Personalization | 1 | 50% |

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 1 | 50% |
| Series B | 1 | 50% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kristin Dornig | CEO & Co-Creative Director | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kristin-dornig |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kidaptive | Kidaptive is an innovative education and technology company dedicated to empowering children, parents, educators, and other key stakeholders through powerful adaptive learning tools. By enabling personalized learning for each child, we aim to increase engagement, optimize learning, and improve outcomes for kids worldwide.At Kidaptive, we knowthat learning happens everywhere. We also know that the first few years of life are when learning can have the greatest impact, not only in regards to what children learn but also in regards to their attitudes towards learning. We’re passionate about creating personalized learning experiences that encourage a love of learning, and we aim to support those early teachers who are most likely to inspire it: parents. Through innovative technology, applied psychometrics, and a learning sciences team anchored by Stanford University, we seek to empower a whole new generation of learners. | $10.1M | Series B | Nov 14, 2013 |  |
| Kidaptive | Kidaptive is an innovative education and technology company dedicated to empowering children, parents, educators, and other key stakeholders through powerful adaptive learning tools. By enabling personalized learning for each child, we aim to increase engagement, optimize learning, and improve outcomes for kids worldwide.At Kidaptive, we knowthat learning happens everywhere. We also know that the first few years of life are when learning can have the greatest impact, not only in regards to what children learn but also in regards to their attitudes towards learning. We’re passionate about creating personalized learning experiences that encourage a love of learning, and we aim to support those early teachers who are most likely to inspire it: parents. Through innovative technology, applied psychometrics, and a learning sciences team anchored by Stanford University, we seek to empower a whole new generation of learners. |  | Seed | Apr 01, 2012 |  |

2 of 2 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Menlo Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/menlo-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [AFSquare](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/afsquare) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [co.lab](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/co-lab-2) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Formation 8](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/formation8) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [frogVentures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/frogventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Innovation Camp](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/innovation-camp) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Prana Studios invest in?

Prana Studios invests primarily in EdTech, Big Data and Education startups, most often at Seed and Series B stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Prana Studios?

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### Who are the partners at Prana Studios?

The team at Prana Studios includes Kristin Dornig (CEO & Co-Creative Director). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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