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ButterflyMX

New York City, US · 9 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

CCCyrus Claffey
Cyrus ClaffeyFounderCyrus 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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Matthew KnoffFounder
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Mathew Knoff
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Kunal ShahFounder
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Ivan MihaljFounder

Investors · 9

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

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Related companies · 8

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LandlordstudioLandlord 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 ListApartment 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

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CloudKeyz

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.