ButterflyMX
New York City, US · 10 known investors
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ButterflyMX provides a property access and security platform that connects video intercoms, access control, and security cameras through a single system. It serves building owners, property managers, residents, and visitors across multifamily, commercial, student housing, and gated community properties.
Founders & leadership
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Cyrus ClaffeyinFounder & Executive ChairmanCyrus Claffey founded ButterflyMX, a property access and security platform. Before ButterflyMX, he founded a technology consulting firm serving the real estate industry and worked in investment banking on debt capital markets and M&A transactions in telecom and cable-TV sectors.
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Mathew Knoff
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Kunal ShahFounder
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Investors · 10
Darco CapitalPhiladelphia
Egis Capital PartnersSummit · $20M – $300M
Fifth WallLos Angeles · $250K – $100M
FTV CapitalNew York · $10M – $30M
JMI EquityLa Jolla · $25M – $250M
Lead Edge CapitalNew York · $50M – $400M
RiverPark VenturesNew York · $500K – $1M
Volition CapitalBoston · $10M – $100M
75 & SunnyreportedLos Angeles · $100K – $5M
Also in the syndicate · 1
Egis Capital
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries DDec 2021
JMI Equity (lead), Egis Capital, RiverPark Ventures, Volition Capital
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Competitors · 8
by search overlapSwiftlane2648 shared keywordsSwiftlane provides cloud-based access control and video intercom systems for multifamily and apartment buildings, including mobile phone-based door unlocking, face recognition, PIN and key card access, and an AI leasing bot (RentGPT). It targets property managers and multifamily communities to manage visitor access, security, and leasing operations.
Avigilon2219 shared keywordsAvigilon develops integrated physical security systems combining video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and sensors powered by AI. The company serves organizations globally seeking 24/7 visibility and control across their entire security infrastructure.
Doorloop1774 shared keywordsDoorLoop is a cloud-based property management platform that combines rent collection, tenant screening, e-leases, maintenance, and accounting in one system, with AI automation across leasing, maintenance, and communications. It serves landlords, property managers, and real estate investors managing portfolios of any size.
Getkisi1510 shared keywordsKisi offers a visitor management system that integrates with physical access control hardware and a unified security platform to manage visitor access, credentials, and compliance logs. The solution works with controllers, readers, terminals, intercoms, and kiosks while connecting to Kisi's broader security platform.
Zillow1488 shared keywordsZillow operates an online real estate marketplace where consumers can search homes for sale and rentals across US and Canadian cities, view mortgage rate information, and access home financing through Zillow Home Loans. It covers residential property listings, apartments and houses for rent, and mortgage services nationwide.
Biggerpockets1299 shared keywordsBiggerPockets provides real estate investing tools, including property analysis calculators and property management software, along with a network of investor-friendly agents and vetted service professionals. It also offers educational content through articles, podcasts, videos, and guides, plus a community forum and tiered membership plans for real estate investors.
Landlordstudio1270 shared keywordsLandlord Studio is a cloud-based accounting and property management platform designed for rental property owners to track income and expenses, generate tax reports including Schedule E filings, and manage tenant communications. The software serves individual landlords and property managers who need to organize their rental portfolios and simplify tax compliance with IRS-aligned financial reporting.
Apartment List1144 shared keywordsApartment List operates an online rental marketplace that uses a quiz-based AI matching system to connect renters with apartments that fit their preferences and lifestyle. It serves renters and property managers, primarily in the multifamily housing market.
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Acquisitions · 1
Early investors' stakes continue via these dealsCloudKeyz
CloudKeyz developed cloud-based, mobile keyless access control hardware and software—including smart locks, intercoms, gate entry systems, and IP security cameras—for commercial and multi-tenant real estate properties.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does ButterflyMX do?
- ButterflyMX provides a property access and security platform that connects video intercoms, access control, and security cameras through a single system. It serves building owners, property managers, residents, and visitors across multifamily, commercial, student housing, and gated community properties.
- Who founded ButterflyMX?
- ButterflyMX was founded by Cyrus Claffey.
- Who are ButterflyMX's investors?
- ButterflyMX's investors include Darco Capital, Egis Capital Partners, Fifth Wall, FTV Capital, JMI Equity, Lead Edge Capital, RiverPark Ventures, Volition Capital and 1 more.
- Where is ButterflyMX headquartered?
- ButterflyMX is headquartered in New York City, US.