Zeplin, Inc.

Zeplin, Inc. is a design delivery platform that enhances collaboration between design and development teams, streamlining the process of handing off design assets and managing workflows efficiently. Founded in 2014 in Sunnyvale, California, Zeplin, Inc. provides a platform for design and development teams to collaborate effectively.

The company has secured a total of USD 1. 2 mn in funding through 2 deals, with its latest funding being a Seed round on November 24, 2015, which included investments from Elad Gil, Mike Maples, and some Turkish investors. Zeplin is co-founded by Berk Çebi, Ismail Ceylan, Merih Akar, Pelin Kenez, and Yilmaz Demir, with Guilherme Huber serving as CEO. Zeplin offers a comprehensive design delivery platform that streamlines collaboration between design and development teams.

Its core product facilitates the handoff of design assets, enabling teams to document designs, manage workflows, and scale builds efficiently. The platform integrates with popular design tools like Figma and Sketch, allowing users to transfer design components and maintain synchronization seamlessly. By providing functionalities such as version control, feedback capture, and user flow documentation, Zeplin addresses critical challenges in the design-to-development process, enhancing productivity and reducing rework. The company serves a diverse clientele, including design and engineering teams across various industries, predominantly in North America, Europe, and Asia, where organizations are focused on optimizing their design operations.

Zeplin's revenue model is primarily based on subscription plans tailored for teams of different sizes and needs. Clients can opt for flexible pricing tiers that allow unlimited users starting at a specific monthly rate, providing a scalable and cost-effective solution. Transactions typically occur through direct subscriptions, where customers sign up for the service and gain access to its full suite of functionalities, including design documentation, approval workflows, and integration with developer tools. The platform supports B2B transactions, engaging design and product teams in enterprises seeking to enhance collaboration and streamline their workflows.

Notably, the revenue structure emphasizes accessibility and scalability, positioning Zeplin as a vital resource for organizations aiming to improve their design delivery processes. With the recent Seed funding of USD 1. 2 mn raised in November 2015, Zeplin plans to enhance its platform by developing new features that cater to evolving design and development workflows. The company is looking to expand its services into new geographic regions, particularly targeting markets in Europe and Asia, by the end of 2025.

The funding will be utilized to support the development of additional product features and to scale its operations to accommodate a broader customer base.