Figma is a vector graphics editor and online design tool, developed by American software company Figma, Inc. The software is primarily web-based with some offline features, allowing users to collaboratively create vector graphics such as illustrations, interface designs and logos. It is available on macOS, Windows and Linux.
Figma was founded in 2012 by Dylan Field and Evan Boehm. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Figma has been described as “the Google Docs of design tools” due to its focus on collaboration and real-time editing. It is one of the few vector graphic editors that allows multiple people to work on the same file simultaneously.
Figma has raised $146 million in funding from investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, and Google Ventures.
Is Figma a startup?
Yes, Figma is considered a startup. It was founded in 2012 and has raised $146 million in funding from investors.
