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As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Butterfly Network: 2 models, 3 deployments across 3 regions, $1.0B raised, 2 active incidents. 1 source back the record.
Butterfly Network holds 1 FDA 510(k) clearance, per the DEPLOY registry.
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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.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 3 deployments on file
- Active incidents
- 2 incidents on file
Key facts
Founder
Revenue 2025
Technology
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SPAC merger date
Data & sources
News coverage
1
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Models (2)
View all models →Current platform
Butterfly iQ+
The Butterfly iQ+ is a handheld, single-probe whole-body ultrasound system that uses patented Ultrasound-on-Chip semiconductor technology. It connects to a smartphone and is FDA-cleared for 13 clinical applications including cardiac, abdominal, lung, vascular, and obstetric imaging.
Current platform
Butterfly AI Ultrasound
Butterfly Network develops AI-powered handheld ultrasound technology, including the [Butterfly iQ+](/models/butterfly-ai-ultrasound) 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](https://atriumhealth.org) and Hennepin EMS.
Butterfly Network on the deployment map
View the global map3 verified deployments across 3 regions, newest verified Jan 2023. Explore where Butterfly Network's robots are operating, by place and type.
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Relationships
Explainers
Plain-language answers to the questions people ask about Butterfly Network, from DEPLOY’s explainer library. Each is written in the language of the question and cross-checked against this registry.
What is the Butterfly iQ+?
How much does the Butterfly iQ+ cost?
Current leadership (4)
- Jonathan Rothberg Founder & Board Directorreported, not verified
- Joseph M. DeVivo President, CEO & Chairmanreported, not verified
- Nevada Sanchez Co-Founder and VP of Core Technology Engineeringreported, not verified
- Tyler S. Ralston Co-Founderreported, not verified
Founders (3)
- Jonathan Rothbergcofounderno longer at company
- Nevada Sanchezcofounder
- Tyler S. Ralstoncofounderno longer at company
Safety record
1 recall and 1 incident on record (1 moderate, 1 minor). Most recent: Mar 2026.
Most recent: Mar 2026
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Incidents affecting Butterfly Network (2)
- Butterfly Network receives FDA clearance for AI ultrasound fetal biometric tool2026-03-30 · Regulatory action
Includes incidents linked directly to this company, to its models, or to deployments of its models or under its operation. Retracted incidents are excluded from this view but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Operator customers (1)
- Butterfly Network3 deployments
Recent coverage
Butterfly Network in third-party press
Peer companies
- Samsung Electronics4 models
- Abbott1 model
- Apple1 model
- Blackrock Neurotech1 model
- BrainQ1 model
- Circular1 model
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Revenue disclosed
- $97600000 (private_reported)
- Lifecycle stage
- growth
- Counterparty risk class
- low
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Partnerships (1)
- Butterfly Network x Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundationdeployment
Funding rounds (4)
Butterfly Network’s 4 disclosed rounds, $1.0B in total, oldest to newest.
- IPO2021-02-16
$400M(reported)
Investors: Longview Acquisition Corp (Glenview Capital) (lead), Longview Acquisition Corp, Baillie Gifford, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Fosun Industrial Co
- IPO2021-02-12
$280M(reported)
Investors: Longview Acquisition Corp
- Series D2018-09-01
$250M(reported)
Investors: Fidelity, Fosun Pharma, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Jamie Dinan
- Series C2017-02-01
$100M(reported)
Investors: Jonathan Rothberg, 4Catalyzer
Regulatory filings (1)
- K232808fda 510k · us_fdacleared2023-01-01
Linked models: Butterfly iQ+
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJul 3, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Incident recordedMar 30, 2026
Butterfly Network receives FDA clearance for AI ultrasound fetal biometric tool
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2023
Butterfly iQ+ at South Africa
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedMar 9, 2022
Butterfly iQ+ at Kenya
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedApr 1, 2020
Butterfly AI Ultrasound at Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Sources (1)
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-05
Verification posture
Verified
Medium confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-05
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- secondary-established-publication
- Established publication
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Butterfly Network.Peer companies
- Samsung Electronics4 models
- Abbott1 model
- Apple1 model
- Blackrock Neurotech1 model
- BrainQ1 model
- Circular1 model
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Butterfly Network from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Butterfly Network Secures First FDA Clearance for Blind Sweep Ultrasound AI Tool
Butterfly received FDA clearance for a fully automated Gestational Age Tool integrated into its handheld ultrasound, a milestone for women's health.
Butterfly Network gets FDA clearance for AI ultrasound pregnancy tool
FDA cleared Butterfly Network's AI ultrasound tool for fetal biometric measurements. 21M+ images. Under 2 minutes.
Butterfly Network Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Butterfly reported record Q4 revenue of 31.5M USD with 41 percent YoY growth and positive net cash flow.
Butterfly Network Secures First FDA Clearance for Blind Sweep Ultrasound AI Tool
Butterfly Network received FDA clearance for its blind sweep ultrasound AI tool for pregnancy, delivering fetal biometric estimates in under two minutes without requiring users to…
Butterfly Network Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Butterfly Network reported Q4 2024 total revenue of $22.4 million, up 35% year-over-year, with US revenue of $14.5 million.
Butterfly Announces FDA Clearance of its Next-Gen Handheld Ultrasound Butterfly iQ3
Butterfly Network received FDA clearance for the Butterfly iQ3, its next-generation handheld ultrasound with improved image quality and new digital imaging modes.
Butterfly Network Names Joseph M. DeVivo as President and Chief Executive Officer
Butterfly appointed health tech executive Joseph DeVivo as CEO and Chairman, bringing over 35 years of medtech leadership experience.
Butterfly Network Distributes 500 Butterfly iQ+ Devices to Healthcare Workers in Kenya
Butterfly deployed 500 iQ+ devices to healthcare workers in Kenya as part of a 5M USD Gates Foundation grant to expand medical imaging access in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Mintz Represents Butterfly Network in 1.5B USD SPAC Deal
Butterfly Network merged with Longview Acquisition Corp in a SPAC deal valuing the company at approximately 1.5B USD ahead of its NYSE listing.
Atrium Health and Butterfly Network Drive Innovation in Medical Imaging During COVID-19 Battle
Atrium Health deployed a large fleet of Butterfly iQ devices used to perform thousands of scans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Peer companies
- Samsung Electronics4 models
- Abbott1 model
- Apple1 model
- Blackrock Neurotech1 model
- BrainQ1 model
- Circular1 model
Video
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Reality vs attention
Butterfly Network draws attention at the 62nd percentile but verifies reality at the 78th percentile among biometric robots. Hype Gap -16.4, 13th widest among biometric robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Thin IP estate relative to category peers.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
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Last computed: Aug 17, 2026