About Butterfly Network
Who We Are
Butterfly Network is a digital health company transforming how medical imaging is delivered and used. Its core mission is to make high-quality ultrasound imaging accessible to everyone, everywhere—not just in hospitals, but at the point of care anywhere in the world.
Founded in 2011, the company pioneered a breakthrough approach to ultrasound by putting the technology onto a single semiconductor chip, making it smaller, more affordable, and easier to use.
What We Do
Butterfly Network builds handheld ultrasound devices and software that allow healthcare providers to see inside the body in real time using a smartphone or tablet.
Their flagship products enable:
Full-body ultrasound imaging with one portable probe
Real-time diagnostics at the bedside, in clinics, or in the field
Integration with mobile apps for easy viewing, storage, and sharing
AI-powered tools to help guide users and improve accuracy
This technology replaces large, expensive machines with something that fits in your hand.
How It Works (Simple Explanation)
Traditional ultrasound systems rely on bulky machines and multiple probes. Butterfly changed this by:
Using Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology instead of traditional components
Combining multiple imaging capabilities into one single probe
Connecting directly to a phone or tablet for display and control
This makes ultrasound faster, simpler, and far more portable.
Why It Matters
Access to medical imaging is still limited around the world—billions of people cannot easily get an ultrasound when they need one.
Butterfly Network addresses this gap by:
Bringing imaging directly to patients instead of hospitals only
Supporting faster diagnosis and treatment decisions
Enabling care in remote, underserved, or emergency settings
Lowering the cost of healthcare delivery
In short: it helps clinicians make better decisions, faster—anywhere.
Our Mission
Butterfly Network’s mission is:
to democratize healthcare by making medical imaging accessible to everyone.
The Big Picture
Butterfly Network is part of a major shift in healthcare:
From centralized → point-of-care diagnostics
From expensive machines → affordable handheld devices
From limited access → global, connected care
By turning a complex hospital tool into a simple, connected device, Butterfly is helping build a future where any healthcare provider can instantly visualize what’s happening inside the body—anytime, anywhere.