# Butterfly Network

> Butterfly Network makes semiconductor-based handheld ultrasound probes, clinical software, and training tools for healthcare professionals and veterinarians. Its single-probe approach supports whole-body imaging on compatible mobile devices, while Compass AI helps health systems manage documentation, quality assurance, and ultrasound fleets. It also licenses its chip platform to other technology developers.

- **Founded:** 2011
- **Headquarters:** Burlington, United States
- **Founders:** Jonathan Rothberg (Founder)
- **Products:** Butterfly iQ, Butterfly iQ+, Butterfly iQ3, Butterfly iQ+ Bladder, Butterfly iQ3 Vet
- **Notable:** Commercialized single-probe whole-body ultrasound on a semiconductor platform in 2018., iQ3 received the 2024 Prix Galien USA Best Medical Technology award., FDA clearance for the blind-sweep Gestational Age Tool announced March 2026.

## Products & services

- **Butterfly iQ** — Original handheld, single-probe whole-body ultrasound system; commercial launch in 2018.
- **Butterfly iQ+** — Second-generation whole-body handheld probe; currently listed from $2,699 in U.S. individual pricing before software.
- **Butterfly iQ3** — Third-generation handheld probe built on the P4.3 semiconductor platform; U.S. launch February 13, 2024; listed at $3,899 before software.
- **Butterfly iQ+ Bladder** — Dedicated bladder-scanning solution with automated urinary volume measurement.
- **Butterfly iQ3 Vet** — Third-generation handheld ultrasound adapted for veterinary imaging; launched in late 2025.
- **Compass AI** — Device-agnostic enterprise POCUS software for documentation, quality review, proficiency tracking, fleet management, and EHR/PACS integration. Not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic decision-making.
- **ScanLab** — AI-guided ultrasound practice application with image quality feedback and anatomy labels; educational use only, not diagnostic use.
- **Butterfly Academy and Butterfly Certified** — On-demand courses and expert-led virtual or in-person training; Certified was introduced with Global Ultrasound Institute.
- **Gestational Age Tool** — FDA-cleared blind-sweep AI tool for estimating gestational age, based on models developed at UNC Chapel Hill; announced March 30, 2026.
- **Butterfly Garden and AI Marketplace** — Developer ecosystem and distribution channel for compatible ultrasound applications; Garden launched in 2023.
- **Butterfly Embedded** — Chip licensing and co-development program for applications beyond its core handheld POCUS business.

## Achievements

- Commercialized single-probe whole-body ultrasound on a semiconductor platform in 2018.
- iQ3 received the 2024 Prix Galien USA Best Medical Technology award.
- FDA clearance for the blind-sweep Gestational Age Tool announced March 2026.
- Rochester reported 116% higher POCUS charge capture following its enterprise rollout.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Announced FDA clearance for its automated blind-sweep Gestational Age Tool on March 30.
- **2026-04** — First-quarter results described 30 Butterfly Garden partners and a ninth Embedded partner signed as of April.
- **2026-07** — Q2 results reported $32.6 million revenue, 39% year-over-year growth, and a $12.9 million net loss; announced higher full-year revenue guidance.
- **2026-09** — Announced participation in the September 15 Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference; investor webcast offered through its events page.

## Links

- Website: https://www.butterflynetwork.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/butterflynetwork/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ButterflyNetInc
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClOdXzqDR9Bd8llD_tX4FrA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butterflynetwork/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/butterflynetinc/

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Last updated: 2026-10-02