Universe is a website builder application designed for mobile devices[1]. Founded in 2017, the company went through Y Combinator's Winter 2018 batch[3]. According to Y Combinator's directory, Universe operates from New York City, NY, USA and remote locations[2], with a team size of 25[4]. The platform enables users to design and build websites on iPhones and iPads[1]. The company has raised $17.2 million in funding from investors including Google Ventures, General Catalyst, Javelin Venture Partners, and Box Group[5]. Universe describes its mission as empowering users to build internet content, positioning itself as the first website builder designed specifically for phones[5].
NYC headquarters
- Y Combinator's directory lists the company location as New York City, NY, USA; New York, NY, USA; Remote.[2]
About
- Our mission is to empower everyone to build the internet. Universe is a magical new way to build websites –– it’s the first website builder designed for phones. Our app makes it easy for anyone to make a great looking website and start selling online in minutes from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. And we make it as fun as playing with Legos! Give it a try: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1211437633 Explore sites made on Universe: https://onuniverse.com/explore We are a remote-first 20+ person company with people all over the US. We were YC W18 and have raised $17.2MM in funding from Google Ventures, General Catalyst, Javelin Venture Partners, Box Group, and more top investors. We value individual agency and ownership –– which guides our product design and our company’s culture. While other companies offer lots of perks, we prioritize your freedom: work from anywhere, in the way you’re at your best. We believe that an individual’s capacity for growth is far larger than most understand, and we’ve designed an environment to support rapid, continuous learning. Ideas here come from everyone, initiative is respected, and quality matters. We are here to build something special an[5]
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