# ButterflyMX

> ButterflyMX combines intercoms, access hardware, and cloud software so property teams can manage entry across doors, gates, garages, and elevators. Residents use smartphones to admit visitors and access shared spaces; owners buy hardware and pay recurring software fees. The company reports serving more than 20,000 properties.

- **Founded:** 2014
- **Headquarters:** New York, United States
- **Founders:** Cyrus Claffey (Founder), Kunal Shah (Co-founder; former Chief Revenue Officer; advisor), Ivan Mihalj (Co-founder; former Chief Technology Officer), Matthew Knoff (Co-founder; former Chief Operating Officer)
- **Products:** Video Intercoms, ButterflyMX OS and mobile app, Access Control System, Keypads & Readers, Package Room, Vehicle Access and Elevator Controls
- **Notable:** Company reports more than 20,000 properties using its platform., December 2025 review reported more than 1.5 million apartment units., Secured a $50 million Series D in December 2021.

## Products & services

- **Video Intercoms** — Touchscreen entrance panels with cameras and smartphone-based visitor calls and remote door release.
- **ButterflyMX OS and mobile app** — Cloud administration, access permissions, entry logs, resident entry, and visitor credentials.
- **Access Control System, Keypads & Readers** — Manage shared doors, gates, garages, and credential-based entry.
- **Package Room** — Controlled delivery-room entry and package access workflows.
- **Vehicle Access and Elevator Controls** — Vehicle readers and mobile-enabled elevator permissions extend access beyond pedestrian entrances.
- **Security Cameras and Front Desk Station** — Video monitoring and staff tools for managing visitors.
- **Smart Lock Integrations** — Connect compatible apartment locks to the ButterflyMX app.
- **QR Code Intercom** — Visitors scan a plaque to launch a browser-based intercom; pairs with an access controller.
- **Maintenance Agent (Beta)** — AI-assisted request intake, work-order coordination, resident updates, and time-limited technician access; announced as a beta.

## Achievements

- Company reports more than 20,000 properties using its platform.
- December 2025 review reported more than 1.5 million apartment units.
- Secured a $50 million Series D in December 2021.
- Attracted FTV Capital-led growth equity in January 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2025-01** — FTV Capital announced growth equity with Fifth Wall and Lead Edge Capital; terms undisclosed.
- **2025-12** — Year-end review reported the QR Code Intercom launch, Yale and EliseAI integrations, and more than 20,000 buildings.
- **2026-07** — CEO interview published by FTV Capital discussed the platform’s AI direction.
- **2026-07** — July 28 company post introduced Maintenance Agent (Beta), connecting maintenance coordination to technician access.

## Links

- Website: https://butterflymx.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/butterflymx/
- Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/_butterflymx
- GitHub: https://github.com/runslikebutter
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv7s3rIolVVNHHJY9QjLM6A
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butterflymx_/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/butterflymxintercom/

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Last updated: 2026-10-23