# Flutter

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/flutter

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, US
- Website: flutter.io
- Total disclosed funding: $1.4M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 7, 2012)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Flutter is an open-source framework that enables developers to create high-performance applications across multiple platforms from a single codebase, enhancing productivity and user experience.Flutter is an innovative open-source framework that allows the development of natively compiled applications for mobile, web, and desktop. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, US. In October 2013, Google Inc. acquired Flutter for USD 40 mn, marking a significant pivot in its operational strategy. The CEO, Peter Jackson, has a history of leading technology ventures, although no prior companies are documented in this context.Flutter provides an open-source framework for building high-performance, natively compiled applications for various platforms using a single codebase. Its unique architecture compiles code to ARM and Intel machine code, as well as to JavaScript, allowing developers to create responsive applications. The framework's Hot Reload functionality enables real-time code updates without losing application state, catering to developers and organizations globally in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.Flutter operates primarily on an open-source revenue model linked to the ecosystem surrounding its framework. It does not directly generate revenue from sales but supports a community of developers and companies that utilize its tools, often collaborating on premium features and services. While individual service pricing is not disclosed, Flutter's model facilitates a range of applications across business and consumer markets, integrating seamlessly with Google services such as Firebase, Google Ads, and Google Play.Following the acquisition by Google Inc. in October 2013, Flutter aims to leverage its resources to enhance product offerings and expand its global reach. Future initiatives include the development of new tools aimed at improving developer productivity, with plans to penetrate additional markets in Asia and Europe by 2025. The funding from the acquisition will be utilized to support these expansions and enhance the framework's capabilities.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 7, 2012, $1.4M — New Enterprise Associates, Spring Venture, Andreessen Horowitz, Start Fund
- Seed, Mar 28, 2012 — Y Combinator

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- New Enterprise Associates (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-enterprise-associates) — Seed
- Spring Venture — Seed
- Andreessen Horowitz (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/andreessen-horowitz) — Seed
- Start Fund — Seed