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Pixate
AddedMar 17, 2024
UpdatedJul 3, 2026
Pixate

Pixate

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Pixate: Simplifying mobile app creation. Acquired by Google.

Founded
2012
Accelerator
Y Combinator logoY CombinatorS12
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Pixate was founded in May 2012 with the mission to revolutionize mobile app prototyping, enabling designers and developers to create native mobile apps quickly and easily. The company's flagship product, the Pixate Engine for iOS, featured a CSS-based styling engine, a graphics rendering system, and support for scalable vector graphics (SVG). This allowed for real-time style changes and on-demand updates, catering primarily to the mobile app development market.

In July 2015, Pixate was acquired by Google, Inc., marking a significant milestone in its journey. The acquisition brought Pixate's innovative prototyping tools into a larger ecosystem, amplifying its impact on mobile app design. Key achievements include simplifying the app creation process and influencing Google's design and development strategies. The founders and team members of Pixate have since continued to contribute to the tech industry through their roles at Google and beyond.

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Pixate - Quick Facts

Who are Pixate's competitors?

Companies similar to Pixate include Draftbit, Apptoo, Moving Parts and Play.

When was Pixate founded?

Pixate was founded in 2012.

When was Pixate's last funding round?

Pixate's most recent funding round was for $17k (USD) in January 2012.

How much has Pixate raised to-date?

As of Jan 1, 2012, Pixate has raised a total of $17k (USD).

Pixate - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Software
Geographic Exposure
  • Americas
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
Customer
  • Small Business
Main Product
  • Mobile Apps
Tags
  • SaaS