Quip (software)
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software, Productivity software |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Bret Taylor, Kevin Gibbs |
| Fate | Acquired by Salesforce |
| Products | Collaborative productivity software platform (documents, spreadsheets, chat) |
| Parent | Salesforce |
Quip is a collaborative productivity software platform designed for both mobile devices and the Web, allowing teams to jointly create and modify documents and spreadsheets, with a primary focus on business applications.
History
Established in 2012 by Bret Taylor, who co-developed Google Maps, previously served as CEO of FriendFeed, and was CTO at Facebook, alongside Kevin Gibbs, the creator of Google App Engine, Quip was launched approximately one year after Taylor’s departure from Facebook. The platform was initially introduced as a mobile-centric solution for sharing notes, lists, and documents. It quickly gained widespread praise, being highlighted by Time, The Next Web, and The Guardian as one of the standout apps in 2013.
In 2015, Quip raised $30 million in a funding round led by Greylock Partners.
Features
Quip integrates word processing with spreadsheet functions accessible through Web browsers as well as iOS and Android applications. It supports real-time editing history, document annotation, and commenting tools to facilitate teamwork. The platform expanded its collaboration suite in 2015 by adding dedicated chat rooms for enhanced team communication.
Acquisition
Salesforce acquired Quip in July 2016 for an estimated $750 million.
Following this, Quip broadened its capabilities by acquiring the design firm Unity & Variety in January 2017.