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Butterfly Network

Butterfly Network, Inc. (NYSE: BFLY) is a US medical-technology company developing semiconductor-based portable ultrasound, clinical workflow software and AI-assisted imaging tools. Its Ultrasound-on-Chip platform powers the handheld whole-body iQ, iQ+ and iQ3 ultrasound systems. Compass AI supports enterprise workflow; the company states that Compass AI does not provide information for diagnostic or therapeutic decisions. Butterfly Garden supports ultrasound application development, while Butterfly Embedded licenses the semiconductor platform for partner-developed systems. Its neuroscience relevance includes ultrasound brain-imaging and brain-computer-interface research partnerships with Forest Neurotech, Aleph Neuro, Merge Labs and Bridge Neurotech; these commercial collaborations do not establish equity investments or neurological treatment approvals. Founded in 2011 by Jonathan M. Rothberg, the legacy operating company became BFLY Operations, Inc. when its February 12, 2021 combination with Longview Acquisition Corp. closed. The former SPAC renamed itself Butterfly Network, Inc. This profile represents the continuing business and public parent, with financing issuer scope qualified in each source. The current public team includes management, independent directors and its named Global Health operators. Restricted grants, historical preferred issuances, debt, completed SPAC proceeds and public equity are separately identified.

Founded 2011

Team

Arun NagdevArun NagdevVice President and Chief Medical Officer, Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Caroll H. NeubauerCaroll H. NeubauerIndependent Director
David HorsleyDavid HorsleySenior Vice President, Innovation; Butterfly Embedded
Elazer EdelmanElazer EdelmanIndependent Director; Technology Committee Chair
Heather Harmon DonahoeHeather Harmon DonahoeGlobal Health Partnerships and Program Implementation
Jason HeimJason HeimSenior Vice President, United States Sales
John DohertyJohn DohertyExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
John SotoJohn SotoSenior Vice President, International
Jonathan M. RothbergJonathan M. RothbergFounder and Director
Joseph DeVivoJoseph DeVivoPresident, Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair
Katie GowrylukKatie GowrylukVice President, Chief of Staff and Talent Acquisition
Larry RobbinsLarry RobbinsLead Independent Director
Liz Learned SnyderDirector, Public Relations and Communications
Megan CarlsonMegan CarlsonSenior Vice President, Accounting and Finance; Chief Accounting Officer
Michael NoonenMichael NoonenDirector appointed; effective October 9, 2026 (future start)
Nicholas CaezzaNicholas CaezzaVice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Paula LeClairPaula LeClairSenior Vice President, Home Care
S. Louise PhanstielS. Louise PhanstielIndependent Director; Audit Committee Chair
Sachita ShahSachita ShahGlobal Health Team Leader
Samhita GaddamSamhita GaddamGlobal Health Program Implementation
Steve CashmanSteve CashmanExecutive Vice President and Chief Business Officer
Taiba ZahirTaiba ZahirGlobal Health Sales Strategy and Operations
Victor KuSenior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

Investments

$86M2025-01-310 participations
$—2022-03-090 participations
$589M2021-02-12Eldridge, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Wellington Management, UPMC Enterprises, Glenview Capital Management
$4M2020-05-010 participations
$250M2018-09-27Fidelity Management & Research Company, Gates Foundation
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