Figma is a vector graphics editor and prototyping tool – the first of its kind built in the browser, making it easier for teams to create, test and iterate on designs together. As of July 2019, Figma has over 1 million active users.
Figma was founded in 2012 by Dylan Field and Evan Wallace. The two had previously worked together on another startup, which was acquired by Google. After that, they both went to work at the search giant, where they worked on Google Docs.
The idea for Figma came about when the duo realized that there was no good way to collaborate on design projects at Google. They left the company to work on Figma full-time in 2013, and launched a private beta in 2016.
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Figma finally launched to the public in 2017. The app has been well-received, and has picked up a number of high-profile users, including Uber, Slack, and Airbnb.
In 2018, Figma raised $25 million in a Series B funding round led by Kleiner Perkins. The company has now raised a total of $48 million.
As of July 2019, Figma has over 1 million active users. The company has not disclosed how many of those users are paying customers, but it is safe to say that Figma is growing quickly and has a bright future ahead.
