Description
Gamma
Overview
Gamma is the #1 AI-native visual storytelling platform that has revolutionized how presentations, documents, websites, and social content are created - reaching $2.1B valuation, $100M ARR and 70 million users with only ~50 employees, making it one of the world's most efficient AI startups.
Founded in 2020 by Grant Lee (CEO), Jon Noronha, and James Fox. Headquartered in San Francisco, California. Profitable since 2024 - a rarity in the AI world.
With the launch of Gamma 3.0 (September 2025) they introduced the Gamma Agent - the world's first "AI design partner" that can redesign entire decks with one command, integrate external content, and search information in real-time.
"The most successful 'PowerPoint killer'" - TechCrunch
Extraordinary Story
The Rejected Pitch
An investor told Grant Lee his idea was "the dumbest idea he had ever heard". Gamma proceeded to:
- Reach $50M ARR in 2 years (profitable)
- Double to $100M ARR
- Achieve $2.1B valuation
- Do it with ~50 employees
Timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Founded |
| 2022 | Product launch |
| Mar 2023 | Generative AI integration (pivot) |
| Dec 2023 | 10M users (9 months post-AI) |
| 2024 | Profitable, $50M ARR |
| Apr 2025 | Gamma 2.0: websites + social media |
| Sep 2025 | Gamma 3.0: Agent + API |
| Nov 2025 | $100M ARR, $2.1B valuation |
Impressive Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Users | 70 million |
| ARR | $100 million |
| Valuation | $2.1B (double unicorn) |
| Employees | ~50-52 |
| ARR per employee | ~$2M |
| Content created | 1M+ pieces/day |
| Countries | Global |
| Profitable | Since 2024 |
Gamma 3.0 (September 2025)
Gamma Agent - AI Design Partner
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Natural Language | "Make it more professional" "Add statistics" |
| Real-time Web Search | Searches current info for your slides |
| Content Integration | Import any document/URL |
| Full Deck Redesign | Redesign entire presentation with one command |
| Bulk Editing | Change style/tone across whole project |
| Brand Guidelines | Reads and applies brand guides |
Gamma API (Beta)
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Mass Personalization | 100+ presentations from 1 template |
| Multi-language | 60+ languages automatically |
| Integrations | Zapier, Make, Workato, N8N |
| CRM Connection | Personalized slides from CRM |
| RESTful Endpoints | For developers |
| 50 generations/mo | For Pro+ |
Smart Diagrams
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 12+ diagram types | Venn, flowcharts, org charts |
| Auto-icons | Relevant icons to theme |
| Natural language | Describe → diagram |
| Theme matching | Automatic theme colors |
What You Can Create
1. Presentations
- From prompts, URLs, documents
- 100+ themes
- Smart layouts
- Automatic animations
- Export PPT, PDF, Google Slides
2. Websites
- No code
- Automatic responsive
- Custom domains
- SEO optimized
- Portfolios, landing pages
3. Documents
- Memos, briefs, reports
- Interactive embeds
- Real-time collaboration
- Version control
4. Social Media
- Instagram carousels
- Stories
- LinkedIn posts
- TikTok content
- Platform-optimized
Core Features
AI Creation
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Text-to-Deck | Prompt → complete presentation |
| URL Import | Extracts content from websites |
| Document Upload | PDF, Word as source |
| AI Outline | Generates structure first |
| 20+ AI models | Automatic selection |
| 10-20 slides | Per generation |
AI Editing
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Rewrite | Improve text with AI |
| Summarize | Condense content |
| Translate | 60+ languages |
| Tone adjustment | Formal/casual/etc |
| Grammar fix | Automatic correction |
| Layout change | AI suggests layouts |
AI Images
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Multiple models | DALL-E 3, Flux, Imagen, Luma |
| Style matching | Consistency with theme |
| Regenerate | Request variations |
| GIF generation | Animations |
| Stock library | Unsplash integrated |
Data Visualization
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 34+ chart types | More than PPT/Slides |
| Smart charts | Funnels, timelines, Gantt |
| Auto-styling | Theme colors |
| Data import | From spreadsheets |
Interactive Embeds
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| YouTube/TikTok | Native videos |
| Figma | Embedded designs |
| Airtable | Live tables |
| Loom | Videos |
| Google Drive | Documents |
| Miro | Whiteboards |
| Live feeds | |
| Spotify | Audio |
Collaboration
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Real-time editing | Multiple users |
| Comments | Feedback on slides |
| Version control | Change history |
| Permissions | Role-based access |
| Team workspaces | Organization |
Analytics
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| View tracking | Who viewed what |
| Time per slide | Engagement |
| Drop-off points | Where you lose audience |
| Detailed insights | Pro+ |
Export and Sharing
| Format | Available |
|---|---|
| PowerPoint (.pptx) | ✅ |
| ✅ | |
| PNG | ✅ |
| Google Slides | ✅ |
| Web link | ✅ |
| Embed code | ✅ |
| Custom domain | Pro+ |
Pricing (2025)
Free Plan - $0
| Feature | Included |
|---|---|
| AI credits | 400 (initial, don't renew) |
| Presentations | Unlimited |
| Cards per project | Up to 10 |
| AI image generation | Basic |
| Collaborators | Unlimited |
| Basic analytics | ✅ |
| Export PPT/PDF | ✅ |
| "Made with Gamma" badge | Yes |
Plus Plan - $10/mo ($8/mo annual)
| Feature | Included |
|---|---|
| AI credits | 400/mo (renew) |
| Cards per project | Up to 20 |
| AI image generation | Improved |
| Remove Gamma badge | ✅ |
| Priority support | ✅ |
| Early access features | ✅ |
| Basic website builder | ✅ |
Pro Plan - $20/mo ($15/mo annual)
| Feature | Included |
|---|---|
| AI creation | Unlimited |
| Cards per project | Up to 60 |
| AI image generation | Premium |
| Advanced AI models | ✅ |
| Detailed analytics | ✅ |
| Custom fonts | ✅ |
| Custom domains | ✅ |
| Password protection | ✅ |
| Headers/footers | ✅ |
| API access (beta) | 50 generations/mo |
Ultra Plan - $39/mo (new)
| Feature | Included |
|---|---|
| Everything in Pro | ✅ |
| Cutting-edge AI models | ✅ |
| Studio Mode | Full image slides |
| Extended generation | Complex projects |
| Early access | New features |
| Cinematic quality | Social media |
Team Plan - $20/user/mo
| Feature | Included |
|---|---|
| Everything in Pro | ✅ |
| Centralized billing | ✅ |
| Team management | ✅ |
| Shared workspaces | ✅ |
| Brand consistency | ✅ |
Business Plan - $40/user/mo
| Feature | Included |
|---|---|
| Everything in Team | ✅ |
| Advanced controls | ✅ |
| Custom integrations | ✅ |
| Dedicated support | ✅ |
Enterprise - Custom
| Feature | Included |
|---|---|
| 100+ seats | Custom pricing |
| SSO | ✅ |
| Advanced security | ✅ |
| Custom SLAs | ✅ |
Funding
Investment Rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Seed | $7M | - |
| 2024 | Series A | $12M | Accel |
| Nov 2025 | Series B | $68M | Andreessen Horowitz |
| Total | ~$91M |
Investors
- Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) - Lead Series B
- Accel - Lead Series A
- Uncork Capital
- South Park Commons
- Hustle Fund
- Airborne Ventures
- Allison Pickens Ventures
- Fellows Fund
Series B Details (Nov 2025)
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Amount | $68M |
| Valuation | $2.1B |
| Secondary | $20M (employee liquidity) |
| Total raised | ~$91M |
| ARR at time | $100M |
Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Initial funding | $23M |
| ARR achieved | $100M |
| Profitable since | 2024 |
| Employees | ~50 |
| Revenue/employee | ~$2M |
Team
Founders
| Name | Role | Background |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Lee | CEO & Co-founder | Finance, consulting, tech. Ex-Optimizely |
| Jon Noronha | Co-founder | Engineering |
| James Fox | Co-founder | Product |
Grant Lee's Philosophy
- "I want every employee to participate meaningfully if the company succeeds"
- $20M secondary for early employee liquidity
- Learned from dilution in Optimizely acquisition
- "Small teams can do amazing things"
Integrations
Automation
| Platform | Use |
|---|---|
| Zapier | Automated workflows |
| Make | Data integration |
| Workato | Enterprise automation |
| N8N | Open-source automation |
| Custom API | Developers |
Content Sources
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
| Notion | Import pages |
| Google Drive | Docs, Sheets |
| Office 365 | Word, Excel, PPT |
| Figma | Embeds |
| Miro | Whiteboards |
| Airtable | Databases |
| YouTube | Videos |
| Loom | Screen recordings |
AI Models
| Model | Use |
|---|---|
| DALL-E 3 | Image generation |
| Flux | Images |
| Imagen | Images |
| Luma | Video/images |
| GPT-Image-1 | New (May 2025) |
| 19+ models | Available |
Use Cases
By Role
| User | Primary Use |
|---|---|
| Founders | Pitch decks, investor updates |
| Sales | Proposals, client decks |
| Marketing | Campaigns, social content |
| Consultants | Client presentations |
| Educators | Lessons, course materials |
| Students | Academic presentations |
| Freelancers | Portfolios, carousels |
By Industry
| Industry | Application |
|---|---|
| Startups | Pitch decks |
| Agencies | Client work |
| Education | Interactive lessons |
| Corporate | Training, reports |
| Real Estate | Property listings |
| Healthcare | Patient education |
Automated Workflows
| Input | Output |
|---|---|
| Zoom transcript | Meeting recap deck |
| CRM data | Personalized pitch |
| Blog post | Social carousel |
| Financial report | Board presentation |
| Lesson plan | Interactive course |
PROS ✅
- $2.1B valuation - Market validation
- 70M users - Massive adoption
- Gamma Agent - Unique AI design partner
- Generous free plan - 400 credits
- Ultra-fast generation - Seconds to minutes
- 100+ themes - Professional designs
- Multi-format - PPT, PDF, web, social
- Real-time collaboration - Teams
- Interactive embeds - Figma, YouTube, etc.
- API available - Automation
- 34+ chart types - More than competition
- 60+ languages - Automatic translation
- Analytics - Engagement tracking
- Profitable - Sustainable model
- Small team - Efficient
CONS ❌
- "Gamma look" - Designs can look similar
- Free credits don't renew - Only 400 initial
- PPTX export issues - Imperfect formatting
- Learning curve - Different from PowerPoint
- Generic AI content - Needs refinement
- Customer support - Mixed reviews
- Limited customization - vs design tools
- No offline - Requires internet
- Basic templates - Compared to Canva
- Inconsistent AI - Variable results
vs Competitors
| vs | Gamma Wins | Competitor Wins |
|---|---|---|
| PowerPoint | Speed, AI, web-native | Full control, offline, enterprise |
| Google Slides | AI generation, design | Totally free, collaboration |
| Canva | Presentation-specific | Versatility, templates |
| Beautiful.ai | Free tier, multi-format | Brand Kit, Smart Slides |
| Tome | (Tome shut down slides) | - |
| Prezi | AI generation | Unique zooming UI |
When to Choose Gamma
| Scenario | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Generate deck fast | ✅ Gamma |
| Multi-format (web, social) | ✅ Gamma |
| Student/free tier | ✅ Gamma |
| Critical brand consistency | Beautiful.ai |
| Traditional enterprise | PowerPoint |
| Versatile design | Canva |
2025 Updates
March 2025
- Social media format launch
- AI-powered chart generation
April 2025 (Gamma 2.0)
- Visual rebrand
- Universal search (⌘+K)
- Websites and documents
May 2025
- GPT-Image-1 integration
- Smart layout suggestions
- AI image editing with animations
September 2025 (Gamma 3.0)
- Gamma Agent launch
- Official API (beta)
- Smart Diagrams (12+ types)
- Studio Mode
- Uncapped Agent (paying subs)
February 2025
- Presentation Analytics
- Engagement metrics
- Drop-off tracking
Company Information
| Data | Value |
|---|---|
| Legal Name | Gamma Tech, Inc. |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California |
| Employees | ~50-52 |
| Type | Private, Series B |
| Valuation | $2.1B |
| Total Funding | ~$91M |
| ARR | $100M |
| Users | 70M |
| Content/day | 1M+ pieces |
Recognition and Coverage
Press
- TechCrunch (2025): "AI PowerPoint-killer hits $2.1B valuation"
- J.P. Morgan (2024): Feature on Gamma's startup journey
- Lenny's Newsletter (2025): "Dumbest idea to $100M ARR"
- Business Wire (2025): Series B announcement
Milestones
- 10M users in 9 months post-AI (2023)
- $50M ARR profitable in 2 years
- $100M ARR with ~50 employees
- Double unicorn ($2.1B)
- 1M+ pieces of content per day
Future and Vision
Direction
- From tool to content automation platform
- API as foundation for integrations
- Gamma Agent as "AI design partner"
- Expansion to more formats
Philosophy
"Gamma is solving a universal problem – everyone has ideas worth sharing, but not everyone has the time or design skills to make them compelling. Gamma levels the playing field. This is the future of business storytelling." - Grant Lee
AI Trends Gamma Capitalizes On
- Multimodal AI - Text, images, layouts
- Agentic AI - Gamma Agent
- AI Productivity Boom - $36.35B market by 2030
Key Features
Gamma Agent AI design partner natural language
Text-to-deck presentations from prompts
Websites no code automatic responsive
Social media carousels Stories LinkedIn
API for automation Zapier Make N8N
100+ themes professional designs
34+ chart types smart diagrams
20+ AI models DALL-E Flux Imagen
Real-time collaboration teams
Analytics engagement tracking views
Export PPT PDF PNG Google Slides
60+ languages automatic translation
Interactive embeds Figma YouTube Airtable
URL import extracts website content
Document upload PDF Word sources
Custom domains Pro and above
Brand guidelines automatic application
Studio Mode cinematic quality Ultra
Smart Diagrams Venn flowcharts org
Version control change history
Use Cases
Pitch decks investors startups
Sales proposals client presentations
Marketing campaigns social content
Educational lessons course materials
Student academic presentations
Freelancer portfolios carousels
Consultant client decks
Corporate training reports
Meeting recaps from transcripts
CRM personalized pitch automation
Blog to social carousel conversion
Landing pages websites
Product launches announcements
Quarterly business reviews
Team reports updates
Interactive documents memos
Real estate property listings
Healthcare patient education
Event presentations keynotes
Brand guidelines application