StudioFlow Raises $9M Pre-Seed to Build Figma Alternative 'Orbit' Focused on Motion

Design · 3 min read

Orbit’s canvas prioritizes time as a first-class dimension: designers can paint states on a timeline, preview easing curves in context and export interaction specs directly to production animation formats like Lottie and Rive. The collaboration layer supports multiplayer editing and live sessions.

The pre-seed will fund integrations with prototyping tools and an early-access program for motion-centric teams in mobile and web. StudioFlow positions Orbit as complementary to static layout tools, offering bidirectional sync so teams can keep visual structure in sync with motion specs.

Early adopters appreciate Orbit’s timeline-centric UX and how it reduces ambiguity between designers and engineers around motion behaviors. StudioFlow plans to open public beta later this year and build paid tiers for enterprise governance.