Figma
Hard to leave Stage 2
Figma reset expectations for real-time design and handoff. The surplus is still tangible for many teams. Lock-in arrives through shared libraries, design systems, and plugin ecosystems—assets and permissions accrete in one canvas. Adobe’s orbit adds enterprise pricing dynamics; rated stage 2 with extraction visible on the horizon.
- Since
- 2016
- Function
- Productivity
- VC-backed
- Yes
- Public
- Since 2025 (NYSE: FIG)
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