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Paper is a design platform with a canvas built on web standards (HTML/CSS) that connects designers' visual work with codebases, AI agents, apps, and data via MCP, syncing design tokens, styles, and components between code and canvas. It targets design and product teams working alongside AI coding agents.

Founders & leadership

SHStephen Haney
Stephen HaneyFounderFounder of Paper, a design platform whose web-standards canvas links designers' visual work to codebases, AI agents, apps, and data via MCP. He previously co-founded Modulz and Radix UI, which was acquired by WorkOS.
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Philip CutlerFounder
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Roberto CiprianiFounder

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Funding

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$34M disclosed across 1 round · 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does Paper do?
Paper is a design platform with a canvas built on web standards (HTML/CSS) that connects designers' visual work with codebases, AI agents, apps, and data via MCP, syncing design tokens, styles, and components between code and canvas. It targets design and product teams working alongside AI coding agents.
Who founded Paper?
Paper was founded by Stephen Haney.
Who are Paper's investors?
Paper's investors include Accel, ICONIQ, Designer Fund, Base Case Capital, BDC Capital Corporation, Birchmere Ventures, Bullpen Capital, Edovate Capital and 7 more.
How much funding has Paper raised?
Paper has disclosed $34M raised across 1 round.