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Ultralight

YC W19

San Francisco, US · Founded 2017 · 1 employees · 3 known investors

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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 SimmonsCEOAdam 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.

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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, Anthemis Venture, Wisdom Ventures.
Where is Ultralight headquartered?
Ultralight is headquartered in San Francisco, US.