ABOUT US

Animaj is a next-generation media company building global kids' franchises through a proprietary AI-powered, digital-first model.

Its portfolio spans iconic brands such as Pocoyo and Maya the Bee, while developing the next generation of original franchises designed for the digital era.

Reaching over 240 million children monthly and generating more than 22 billion views per year, Animaj combines human creativity, Audience Intelligence™ and AI-powered production to build stories that travel across platforms, cultures and generations.

Backed by partners including the Google AI Futures Fund and Disney Accelerator, Animaj is pioneering a new category of studios where creators lead, data informs creation, AI accelerates production, and distribution is built in from day one.

22B+

VIEWS / YEAR
ON YOUTUBE

243M

YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBERS

45+

INDUSTRY
AWARDS

100M+

MOBILE APP DOWNLOADS

OUR ViSiON

Pioneer the next era of children's entertainment.

We believe the future of children's entertainment should be creator-led, culturally rooted, and built for children first—not algorithms.

By combining human creativity, Audience Intelligence™, proprietary AI, and distribution by design, we build franchises that transcend platforms, cultures, and generations.

From iconic brands to original creations, our ambition is simple: create the characters children grow up with—and one day share with their own children.

Local stories. Global franchises.

OUR VALUES

At Animaj, we don't set objectives to feel good. We set them to force breakthroughs.

That means trying things we've never done before. It means getting things wrong sometimes. It means learning as we grow.

Making mistakes is not a problem here. Never trying is.

We don't optimize for "good enough.

"We push until it's great; because good enough is not good enough until it's great.

We care a lot about what we build because we're all in this together.

We fail and win together.

That's why speaking up here is not an option. Because silence leads to inertia. And inertia always ends in mediocrity.

Decisions don't belong to the top. They belong to the people closest to the action.

We move quickly, even when we don't have all the answers yet.

If you have context, take the decision.If you're wrong, we'll fix it together.

Just ask for forgiveness, not for permission :)

Opinions are cheap. Narratives are comforting. Data is ruthless.

At Animaj, data is not decoration to make us look smart and not a post-rationalization tool.

It exists to kill weak ideas early so the best ones can survive and evolve.

We start with ideas and intuition. Then we test them. Then we learn and improve.

OWN YOUR GROWTH

Unleashing potentials, fueling passions, developing life skills. Through our content and culture, we cultivate exploration, celebrate unique perspectives, and support continuous growth.
Always youthful, always growing.

NO ROOM FOR GREY

We uphold ethical standards, transparency, and honesty in all aspects of our business, fostering trust with kids, parents, and partners.

NO MONOLOGUES, ONLY DIALOGUES

We don’t just tell stories; we echo the hopes, dreams, and experiences of children and families. Every voice counts, every dream sparks.
We listen, we understand, we respond.

FROM GOOD TO GREAT

We relentlessly push the boundaries of innovation and deliver only the highest-quality and transformative stories that engage, educate, and enrich the world’s most curious minds. In every step, every action, we aim for nothing less than excellence

OUR STORY

2022

Animaj is founded to fill a striking need: enriching, high-quality content for children in an increasingly digital, fast-paced world.

2023

Animaj raises $85M+ in Series B, led by HarbourView and Bpifrance, to accelerate IP expansion, scale production, and drive global distribution.

2025

Animaj is selected for the Disney Accelerator, recognizing its digital-first franchise model and AI-driven production.

2026

Animaj joins the Google AI Futures Fund, gaining early access to advanced AI — Gemini, Veo, Imagen, to scale next-generation production workflows.

2023

Animaj acquires full ownership of Pocoyo, a globally loved, multi-awarded preschool brand — the first step in building a portfolio of iconic IPs.

2025

Animaj acquires Maya the Bee, Europe's beloved preschool icon, to carry her 50-year legacy into a modern, digital-first global franchise.

2026

Animaj and Hasbro launch Lumee, a platform built for digital advertising and brand partnerships in kids & family entertainment.

2026

Animaj and Disney Jr. co-develop Ozzy Fox, a new music-driven preschool series and Animaj's first original IP.

OUR LEADiNG TEAM

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SiXTE de VAUPLANE

CO-FOUNDER, CEO

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GREGORY DRAY

CO-FOUNDER, Cbo

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Avatar Antoine

ANTOiNE LHERMiTTE

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Avatar Lise

LiSE COSENTiNO

HEAD OF BRAND MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS

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THiBAULT BARNiER

HEAD OF FINANCE

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Avatar Antoine

ANTOiNE ERLiGMANN

SVP GLOBAL CONTENT DISTRIBUTION & CONSUMER PRODUCTS

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SiMON THOMAS

Head of production innovation,
executive producer

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ELiSA MANTOVANi

HEAD OF YOUTUBE

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ASLi GOZEN

HEAD OF LEGAL & BUSINESS AFFAIRS

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ATO AYERRA

MUSIC LABEL SALES &
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

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