What is Bud and what did it do?

Bud was a startup initially focused on a platform for rapid application prototyping ('vibe-coding') and later shifted to developing AI agents. These agents can automate tasks, write code, and interact with various services.

Why did Figma acquire Bud’s team?

Figma aims to expand its platform by integrating development and prototyping tools. Acquiring Bud’s team will enhance Figma’s AI capabilities and automation, allowing users to create not only design mockups but also functional applications.

What risks were associated with the Orchids platform (Bud’s former name)?

Earlier this year, the BBC reported vulnerabilities in applications built on the Orchids platform that could expose them to cyberattacks. Figma has not clarified how it plans to address these issues post-integration.

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Figma Acquires Bud Startup Team to Advance AI and Prototyping

July 7, 2026

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Figma has acquired the Bud startup team, developers of AI agents and a rapid application prototyping platform, to strengthen its coding and automation tools.

Figma, a leader in interface design tools, has announced the acquisition of the Bud startup team. Previously known as Orchids, this project specialized in creating a platform for rapid application prototyping and developing AI agents capable of automating tasks, writing code, and interacting with external services.

The deal marks another step in Figma’s efforts to expand its platform’s functionality. In recent years, the company has actively integrated artificial intelligence tools to enable users to create not just static mockups but also full-fledged prototypes and applications. For example, Figma previously introduced Figma Make for building web applications and integrated solutions like Codex and Claude Code.

The Bud team will join Figma, though both of the startup’s services—Bud and Orchids—will be shut down by July 18. Users are advised to migrate their projects before this date. Notably, the Orchids platform had previously faced criticism over security vulnerabilities that could expose applications built on it to risks.

Bud CEO Kevin Lu noted in a post on X* that Figma is one of today’s key product companies, where ideas come to life. He stated that the platform will serve as a natural home for the next generation of development and automation tools.

Common questions

What is Bud and what did it do?: Bud was a startup initially focused on a platform for rapid application prototyping ('vibe-coding') and later shifted to developing AI agents. These agents can automate tasks, write code, and interact with various services.
Why did Figma acquire Bud’s team?: Figma aims to expand its platform by integrating development and prototyping tools. Acquiring Bud’s team will enhance Figma’s AI capabilities and automation, allowing users to create not only design mockups but also functional applications.
What risks were associated with the Orchids platform (Bud’s former name)?: Earlier this year, the BBC reported vulnerabilities in applications built on the Orchids platform that could expose them to cyberattacks. Figma has not clarified how it plans to address these issues post-integration.

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