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Abstract
Other B2B Software · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2017
Secure version control and design workflow management MoreLess
Abstract is a startup that specializes in providing a platform for design teams to manage, version, and document their design files in one centralized location. Launched in 2017, Abstract has quickly become a leading solution in the design collaboration space, serving over 7,000 companies. The platform addresses a critical need in the design industry: proper version control for design files. This ensures that teams can work more efficiently and avoid the common pitfalls of mismanaged design documents.
Abstract primarily serves design teams across various industries, including tech, marketing, and product development. These teams often face challenges in collaborating on design projects, tracking changes, and maintaining a clear history of their work. Abstract's platform solves these issues by offering tools that streamline the design process, making it easier for teams to collaborate, iterate, and finalize their designs.
The company operates in the software-as-a-service (SaaS) market. This means that clients subscribe to use Abstract's software, typically paying a recurring fee. Abstract's business model is subscription-based, where clients pay for access to the platform on a monthly or annual basis. The pricing structure often includes different tiers, offering various levels of access and features, such as the number of contributors or additional tools like Branches and Notebooks.
Abstract makes money by charging these subscription fees. The platform offers different plans tailored to the needs of small teams, mid-sized companies, and large enterprises. Additional revenue may come from premium features or add-ons that provide enhanced functionality for design teams.
In summary, Abstract is a specialized platform that enhances design collaboration by offering robust version control and documentation tools. It serves a wide range of design teams, operates in the SaaS market, and generates revenue through a subscription-based model.
Keywords: design collaboration, version control, SaaS, design teams, subscription-based, workflow improvement, design documentation, tech industry, product development, marketing.
Company overview
Abstract company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 74
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 83.1
- Investment activity
- 11 companies · latest May 2026
- Capital deployed
- $186M
- Preferred round
- SEED
Valuation & funding
Abstract funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Oct 2022 | $0 | — | Adobe Systems | ↗ |
| SERIES COther financing | Mar 2019 | $30M | $120M | Cowboy Ventures · Scale Venture Partners · Amplify Partners · Lightspeed Venture Partners | — |
| SERIES BOther financing | May 2018 | $16M | $64M | Cowboy Ventures · Amplify Partners · Scale Venture Partners | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Jun 2017 | $5.9M | $24M | Version One Ventures · Cowboy Ventures · First Round Capital · Amplify Partners | — |
| SEEDOther financing | Jan 2016 | $2.3M | $9.2M | First Round Capital · Cowboy Ventures | — |
Financials
Revenue and workforce over time
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| Year | Revenue | Growth | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4.7M | 0% | 74 |
| 2025 | $4.7M | 0% | 63 |
| 2024 | $4.7M | 0% | 56 |
| 2023 | $4.7M | -84.6% | 56 |
| 2022 | $31M | 0% | 27 |
| 2021 | $31M | 0% | 79 |
| 2020 | $31M | — | 105 |
Growth signals
Abstract website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Abstract is 14K monthly website visits, down 57.6% over the last three months. Abstract's team grew 17.5% over the past year.
Comparisons
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Capital deployed
Abstract investments and acquisitions
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Abstract's talent
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Investors
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