Figma is a collaborative web-based platform specializing in interface design and prototyping, founded in 2012 by Dylan Field and Evan Wallace. The platform enables real-time collaboration among designers and developers, streamlining the design-to-code workflow. Over the years, Figma has expanded its product offerings to include tools like FigJam for whiteboarding, Figma Slides for presentations, and Figma Sites for website creation. In July 2025, Figma successfully launched its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ‘FIG’, raising $1.2 billion and achieving a market valuation of $19.3 billion. To further enhance its AI capabilities, Figma acquired Israeli AI startup Weavy in October 2025, integrating advanced AI-powered image and video editing tools into its platform. This strategic move underscores Figma’s commitment to innovation and maintaining a competitive edge in the design software industry.
Website: https://www.figma.com/
Highlights
Figma is a collaborative web application for interface design, emphasizing real-time collaboration.
The company was founded in 2012 by Dylan Field and Evan Wallace while they were students at Brown University.
Figma offers a range of products including Figma Design, FigJam, Figma Slides, and Figma Sites.
In July 2025, Figma went public on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'FIG', raising $1.2 billion in its IPO.
Figma acquired Israeli AI startup Weavy in October 2025 to enhance its AI-powered image and video editing tools.
