Behind the Site

Webflow

webflow.com

A visual, no-code web design, CMS and hosting platform now repositioning around AI-driven site building and search optimization.

  • No-code website builder and CMS/hosting SaaS
  • active
  • Founded 2012
  • Researched Sep 2026
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Age14 yearsDomain registered 2003
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Based inSan Francisco, CaliforniaAlso Chicago, Illinois
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Employees1,300-1,700Revelio Labs headcount estimate (1,357 in 2024, 1,649 in 2025); Wikipedia/LinkedIn size bands are older and lower
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Funding$335M raisedseed $1.5M · Series A $72M · Series B $140M · Series C $120M
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PlatformsWeb, API
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Founders3 foundersVlad Magdalin, Sergie Magdalin, Bryant Chou

The story

Webflow was started by Vlad Magdalin, Sergie Magdalin and Bryant Chou to let designers build production websites visually. It grew through Y Combinator, years of bootstrapping, and later four venture rounds into a widely used SaaS website builder and hosting platform. Today it is led by CEO Linda Tong, with the founders in Chief Innovation Officer, Design Fellow and Co-founder roles, and it is pushing into AI-assisted site building, SEO/AEO and marketing content generation.

Timeline

  1. FoundedSep 2012

    Company founded

    Vlad Magdalin, Sergie Magdalin and Bryant Chou start Webflow.

  2. LaunchAug 2013

    Public launch, Y Combinator

    Webflow launches publicly after graduating Y Combinator.

  3. FundingMar 2014

    Seed round

    Raised $1.5M from Khosla Ventures, Tim Draper and others.

  4. FundingAug 2019

    Series A, $72M

    Accel-led round after years of near-bankruptcy and bootstrapping.

  5. FundingJan 2021

    Series B, $140M

    Raised at a $2.1 billion valuation.

  6. FundingMar 2022

    Series C, $120M

    Led by YC Continuity at a $4 billion valuation.

  7. MilestoneOct 2024

    Acquired GreenSock (GSAP)

    Bought the GSAP JavaScript animation library company.

  8. MilestoneMar 2026

    Acquired Vidoso.ai

    Bought a small AI content-marketing generation startup.

Founders

  • Vlad Magdalin

    Co-founder & Chief Innovation Officer (former CEO)

    Co-founded Webflow in 2012; served as CEO before moving to Chief Innovation Officer.

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  • Sergie Magdalin

    Co-founder & Design Fellow

    Co-founder, previously Chief Experience Officer; now holds Design Fellow role.

  • Bryant Chou

    Co-founder

    Co-founder and original Chief Technology Officer of Webflow.

13 sourcesEvery fact above links back to these.
  1. About: our mission, vision, and principles | Webflowwebflow.com
  2. Webflow - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
  3. Report: Webflow Business Breakdown & Founding Story | Contrary Researchresearch.contrary.com
  4. Webflow Offices: Locations & Headquarters | Built Inbuiltin.com
  5. Webflow Chicago Offices: Locations & Headquarters | Built In Chicagobuiltinchicago.org
  6. Vlad Magdalin - Co-Founder & Chairman at Webflow | LinkedInlinkedin.com
  7. Vlad Magdalin, Leading No-Code With Webflow | Founder Storiesmedium.com
  8. Webflow Number of Employees 2026 | Employee Count & Headcount Datareveliolabs.com
  9. Webflow Raises $120M Series C at $4B Valuation Led by YC Continuitysilversmith.com
  10. Webflow: $120 Million Series C Funding And $4 Billion Valuationpulse2.com
  11. Webflow Stock Price, Funding, Valuation, Revenue & Financial Statements | CB Insightscbinsights.com
  12. Webflow About page (Platform nav: Apps, DevLink, MCP)webflow.com
  13. RDAP registry record for webflow.com (via evidence)webflow.com
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