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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.
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$34M disclosed across 1 round · 2026
- $34MSeries AJul 2026 · 5 sources
Accel (lead), ICONIQ (lead), Basecase, Designer Fund
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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.


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