ProtoPie was created by Tony Kim (formerly at Google), Scotty Kim (ex-Samsung, NHN), and John Song in 2014 under Seoul-based Studio XID. Launched publicly in January 2017, the platform was built to help designers easily communicate advanced interactions without coding—addressing gaps experienced while Kim worked at Google and Naver. By 2017, ProtoPie had reached designers in over 30 countries, adopted by brands like Google, Nintendo, and Kakao.
ProtoPie secured a $8 M Series A in May 2022, followed by a $21 M Series B in January 2025—totaling $39.8–40 M over six rounds. Led by LB Investment and Korea Development Bank, the 2025 round supports global expansion and innovation. As of 2024, ProtoPie’s ARR was about $14.7 M, with ~82 employees—showing 111% YoY growth. Revenue milestones: $5.4M (2022), $6.9M (2023), $11M (October 2024), $14.7M (Nov 2024).
ProtoPie secured a $8 M Series A in May 2022, followed by a $21 M Series B in January 2025—totaling $39.8–40 M over six rounds. Led by LB Investment and Korea Development Bank, the 2025 round supports global expansion and innovation. As of 2024, ProtoPie’s ARR was about $14.7 M, with ~82 employees—showing 111% YoY growth. Revenue milestones: $5.4M (2022), $6.9M (2023), $11M (October 2024), $14.7M (Nov 2024).
ProtoPie includes ProtoPie Studio (desktop) and ProtoPie Player (iOS/Android), complemented by ProtoPie Cloud and ProtoPie Connect for collaboration and API integrations. Core functionalities include no-code logic, sensor input support (tilt, mic, proximity), timeline-based animation, cross-platform previews, and deep integration with design tools like Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, and Photoshop. Reviews rate its collaboration, security, integrations, and performance highly.
ProtoPie is a remote-first, hybrid-friendly workplace emphasizing trust, flexibility, diversity, and creativity. Employee reviews on Glassdoor and BuiltIn highlight their supportive environment and work-life balance. They prioritize mission-driven product design, continuous learning, innovation, and inclusion.
As of 2025, ProtoPie serves 50,000+ companies across 180 countries, including major players like Google, Microsoft, Meta, BMW, Ford, and Netflix. A rich collection of 32+ case studies—from automotive to education—demonstrates real-world impact. Product Hunt and YouTube reflect a vibrant community with extensive learning materials—including ProtoPie School, webinars, Slack channels, and Help menus.
