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Ultralight

YC W19

San Francisco, US · Founded 2017 · 1 employees · 2 known investors

Ultralight is a GPU-accelerated HTML rendering toolkit that embeds modern web content in games and native applications across Windows, macOS, Linux, and game consoles. Built on a lightweight WebKit fork, it serves game developers and native app developers who need high-performance, resource-efficient HTML rendering.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W19)

Ultralight was founded in 2017 by Adam Simmons.

ASAdam Simmons
Adam Simmonsin𝕏Founder & CEOAdam Simmons has 15 years of experience developing tools for games and desktop applications, with background in graphics research and expertise in C++, GPU, and UI systems.

Investors · 2

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$9.3M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Ultralight do?
Ultralight is a GPU-accelerated HTML rendering toolkit that embeds modern web content in games and native applications across Windows, macOS, Linux, and game consoles. Built on a lightweight WebKit fork, it serves game developers and native app developers who need high-performance, resource-efficient HTML rendering.
Who founded Ultralight?
Ultralight was founded by Adam Simmons in 2017.
Who are Ultralight's investors?
Ultralight's investors include Y Combinator, Wisdom Ventures.
How much funding has Ultralight raised?
Ultralight has disclosed $9.3M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Ultralight headquartered?
Ultralight is headquartered in San Francisco, US.