Butterfly Network
[PUBLIC]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Burlington, MA · Est. 2011 · 2 models registered · 3 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Butterfly Network: 2 models, 3 deployments across 2 regions, $1.0B raised, 2 active incidents. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PUBLIC
Capital / Funding
$1.0B
Headquarters
Burlington, MA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
2
Overview
Butterfly Network develops AI-powered handheld ultrasound technology, including the Butterfly iQ+ and Butterfly iQ3 probes that enable whole-body imaging from a single semiconductor-based device. Founded in 2011 by Dr. Jonathan Rothberg, the company went public via a $1.5B SPAC merger with Longview Acquisition Corp. in February 2021 and trades on NYSE under BFLY. The company has received multiple FDA clearances for AI-powered ultrasound tools and deploys across health systems including Atrium Health and Hennepin EMS.
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Thin IP estate relative to category peers.
- PUBLIC
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
1 recall and 1 incident on record (1 moderate, 1 minor). Most recent: Mar 2026.
Evidentiary Regulatory Filings & Recalls
- Jan 1, 2023us_fda[cleared]us_fda
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & Board Director
President, CEO & Chairman
Co-Founder and VP of Core Technology Engineering
Co-Founder
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company
cofounder
cofounder · no longer at company
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Butterfly Network x Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationMar 9, 2022
MOST RECENT · Butterfly Network x Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation · 2022-03-09 · with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Incidents affecting Butterfly Network
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Butterfly Network?
Butterfly Network develops AI-powered handheld ultrasound technology, including the Butterfly iQ+ and Butterfly iQ3 probes that enable whole-body imaging from a single semiconductor-based device. Founded in 2011 by Dr. Jonathan Rothberg, the company went public via a $1.5B SPAC merger with Longview Acquisition Corp. in February 2021 and trades on NYSE under BFLY. The company has received multiple FDA clearances for AI-powered ultrasound tools and deploys across health systems including Atrium Health and Hennepin EMS.
What does Butterfly Network make?
Butterfly Network has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Butterfly iQ+, Butterfly AI Ultrasound (Butterfly Network builds physical robots).
Is Butterfly Network publicly traded?
Butterfly Network is not yet publicly traded but is in the process of going public, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Butterfly Network?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Butterfly Network building in the same form factors include Google, Samsung Electronics, Abbott, Apple.
Who is the CEO of Butterfly Network?
Joseph M. DeVivo is the ceo of Butterfly Network, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Butterfly Network?
Butterfly Network is going public via a SPAC merger; its shares become buyable once it begins trading.
Where is Butterfly Network headquartered?
Butterfly Network is headquartered in Burlington, MA, USA.
How much funding has Butterfly Network raised?
Butterfly Network has raised approximately $1.0B in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Butterfly Network operate robots?
Butterfly Network operates 3 verified deployments, including at Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, South Africa, Kenya.
How many robots has Butterfly Network deployed?
DEPLOY has 3 verified Butterfly Network deployments on record at sites including Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, South Africa, Kenya. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Butterfly Network a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Butterfly Network ranks in roughly the top 37% of companies tracked by the registry.
Are there any incidents involving Butterfly Network?
2 active incidents involving Butterfly Network are on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
Is Butterfly Network safe?
Butterfly Network has 2 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 recall and 1 incident on record (1 moderate, 1 minor). Most recent: Mar 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.