Figma acquires team behind a vibe-coding app

What happened

Figma announced on July 7, 2026 the acquisition of the team behind Y Combinator-backed Bud (formerly Orchids), which started as a vibe-coding platform and later pivoted to an AI agent creation tool with access to the web, code, and external services. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Context and impact

Figma has been working to expand beyond design into AI and coding. The Bud acquisition brings agent tooling and vibe-coding expertise that Figma plans to integrate directly into its design canvas. Existing Bud and Orchids users must export their projects before July 18, 2026.

Details

• Acquired: Bud team (YC-backed, formerly Orchids)
• Product: vibe-coding platform repivoted to AI agent creation tool
• Strategic rationale: bring coding and prototyping layer closer to the Figma design canvas
• Price: undisclosed
• Bud/Orchids shutdown: July 18, 2026
• Figma (FIG): publicly traded company