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Bubble

Category: AI Developer Tools

A no-code platform that enables users to build and launch web applications without writing any code, now enhanced with AI-powered development features. Bubble was founded in 2012. The company is led by Emmanuel Straschnov. Based in New York, USA. Team size: 400+. Total funding raised: $106.25M. Latest round: Series A. Key investors include Insight Partners, Neo, SignalFire, Betaworks, Ryan Hinkle.

Founded
2012
Headquarters
New York, USA
Team size
400+
Total funding
$106.25M

Value proposition

Democratize software development by allowing anyone to build and launch powerful, scalable web applications without coding, saving time and resources while providing full-stack capabilities.

Products and solutions

Visual Editor for UI/UX design, Workflow builder for application logic, Integrated database, Plugin marketplace for extending functionality, Hosting and deployment services, AI-assisted development features, Mobile app generation, In-app purchases support

Unique value

Comprehensive, all-in-one platform providing full-stack development capabilities without code, enabling complex, data-driven web applications with both front-end and back-end functionality. Offers a blank canvas approach versus template-based competitors.

Target customer

Non-technical founders and entrepreneurs, startups, small to medium-sized businesses, and developers seeking rapid prototyping and development.

Industries served

Technology, E-commerce, Real Estate, Education, Finance, Healthcare, Marketing, Social Networking

Technology advantage

Visual programming model (drag-and-drop interface and logical workflows) lowers barrier to entry, accelerates development, reduces costs. Recent AI integrations make development more intuitive and accessible, positioning as a 'vibe coding killer'.

How they differentiate

Offers a powerful and flexible no-code platform for developing complex web applications with high customization for front-end and back-end; provides a blank canvas vs. template-based competitors and is strong for interactive, multi-user apps with database functionality. Recent AI agent integration sets it apart from traditional no-code tools.

Main competitors

Webflow, Adalo, Softr, OutSystems, Retool

Key partnerships

Stripe for payment processing, Airtable for database integration, Zapier and Make (formerly Integromat) for workflow automation, Algolia for advanced search capabilities, Mixpanel for analytics, SendGrid for email services, Apple and Google for in-app purchases

Notable customers

Plato, Dividend Finance, Teampass, Hundreds of startups and enterprises

Major milestones

Reached 1 million users in 2021, Secured a $100 million Series A funding round in July 2021, Launched an AI agent to merge conversational coding with visual app building in 2025, Reached over 5 million users globally, Over 4.7 million applications built on the platform

Growth metrics

Reached 1 million+ users by 2021, now over 5 million users globally. $74.2M annual revenue in 2024. Over 4.7 million applications built on the platform. Users have raised over $15 billion in funding with apps built on Bubble.

Market positioning

Leading platform in the no-code development market, positioned for startups, entrepreneurs, and businesses to build sophisticated web applications without hiring software engineers; known for a steep learning curve but high ceiling with over 5 million users globally.

Geographic focus

Global platform with a worldwide user base; primary infrastructure hosted in the US but used internationally with users in over 100 countries.

Patents and IP

No publicly available information regarding patents held by Bubble

About Emmanuel Straschnov

Co-founder and Co-CEO of Bubble since 2012. Previously, he was a special assistant to the CEO at Prada and started his career as a consultant in China.

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