Studio Jadu Launches with AI-Powered Platform to Back Creator-Owned Animated Series

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Studio Jadu, a new creator-first animation studio backed by Khosla Ventures and Shakti VC, has officially launched to give independent creators and small teams the infrastructure needed to produce original animated shows, cultivate fandoms, and build sustainable revenue models while retaining full creative control.

Founded by former YouTube and TikTok monetization veteran Masoud Loghmani, the studio combines production support, audience development, and an equitable revenue-sharing model to help artists build long-term entertainment franchises outside the traditional studio gatekeeping system.

AIDA: AI Built as a Creative Assistant, Not a Replacement

At the core of Studio Jadu’s model is AIDA (AI Director’s Assistant), an in-house production workbench built to keep creative authority in the hands of human artists.

Unlike prompt-to-video generators designed for automated content creation, AIDA functions as a creative soundboard during the production process.

Building Fandoms and Sustainable Creator Economies

Studio Jadu’s launching strategy centers heavily on audience engagement and alternative monetization pathways. The company has already amassed a subscriber base of over 2.5 million across YouTube, utilizing integrated fan features to encourage audience participation and community building around its original shows.

Loghmani’s background building monetization tools at YouTube and TikTok heavily influences the studio’s operational model, targeting a gap between raw internet-native content and high-budget studio animation.

The studio has formally opened applications for its Pioneer Program, actively seeking independent artists and small creative teams—with a strong focus on anime-inspired projects—who want to direct their own original series with integrated marketing, production, and distribution support.