Butterfli Technologies Inc

What Butterfli Technologies Inc does

Butterfli Technologies Inc operates a tech-enabled on-demand and scheduled assisted transportation platform serving individuals with mobility challenges, including wheelchair users, seniors, and people with physical or cognitive disabilities. The platform aggregates credentialed transportation providers (CPR/First Aid certified drivers, background-checked, ADA-compliant vehicles) through a connected fleet model accessible via iOS and Android passenger apps, a 24/7 call center, and dedicated provider and enterprise portals.

The company generates revenue through two primary streams: per-ride transaction fees for individual and program-based bookings (with Access for All program rides priced at $2 one-way / $4 round-trip), and managed service contracts with government agencies, hospitals, school districts, and nonprofit organizations. Core GTM channels include direct consumer self-serve booking, B2B enterprise sales into healthcare and education, and government program participation (LA Metro Access for All, SAFA-administered programs, Regional Centers, California Department of Rehabilitation, and Department of Developmental Services). Notable partnerships include LA Urban League (Honda LNT program), Hyundai Motor America, and Wheel the World for accessible tourism.

Butterfli is headquartered in Los Angeles and operates across seven Southern California counties with publicly stated plans to expand into Central and Northern California. The company has not disclosed institutional equity funding rounds beyond early-stage seed activity; growth capital has effectively come from consecutive government grant awards and enterprise contract expansion. Leadership combines deep Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) operating experience (CEO Delilah Lanoix and Co-Founder John Harris, 25+ years combined) with technical, financial, and compliance functions (CTO Forrest Zhang, CFO Sebastian De Vivo, Chief Compliance and Partnerships Officer Adrienne Sasser Bouligny).

Name

Butterfli Technologies Inc

Legal name

Butterfli Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://gobutterfli.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Butterfli Technologies is a Los Angeles-based tech-enabled platform providing on-demand and scheduled assisted transportation for individuals with mobility challenges, serving government programs, healthcare providers, schools, and individual riders across Southern California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accessible Transportation Services

NAICS

Special Needs Transportation (485991), Taxi and Ridesharing Services (48531), Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Accessible Ride-Hailing (WAV/ADA) & Assisted Mobility Platforms (TLAFAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paratransit / Accessible Ride-Hailing (WAV & Special Assistance) (THADADAH), ADA/Accessible Paratransit (Complementary to Fixed-Route Transit) (THAIAHAA), Senior & Assisted-Living Demand-Responsive Transport (THAIAHAE), Ride-Hailing / On-Demand Mobility for Business (Managed Ground Transport) (TLABALAF)

Keywords

• Accessible transportation services
• Paratransit mobility platform
• Non-emergency medical transport
• Wheelchair accessible vehicles
• On-demand assisted rides

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Transaction-based Transportation Services: Butterfli charges per ride for transportation services. The company operates Access for All programs with set pricing ($2 one-way, $4 round-trip for qualifying riders) and standard services with variable rates based on service level. Revenue is generated through individual bookings, government program contracts, and enterprise client arrangements.
2. Enterprise and Government Program Services: Butterfli provides transportation services under government-funded programs like Access for All (LA Metro, SAFA-administered programs) and enterprise partnerships with hospitals, educational institutions, and organizations. These are managed service arrangements with contracted service provision.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Butterfli operates a tech-enabled platform providing on-demand and scheduled assisted transportation for individuals with mobility challenges, including seniors, people with physical and cognitive disabilities, and wheelchair users. The company aggregates credentialed transportation providers through a connected fleet solution and dispatches rides via a mobile app, website, and call center across Southern California.

Product overview

Butterfli Technologies operates a tech-enabled platform providing on-demand and scheduled assisted transportation for individuals with mobility challenges. The core offering consists of the Butterfli Passenger App combined with three service types (Ambulatory Door-to-Door, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles, and Gurney-Accessible), all available 24/7 across Southern California. The platform includes provider and enterprise-facing portals for fleet management. Government-funded programs including Access for All (Los Angeles County, San Bernardino, Orange County, and Riverside) and LA Navigate Together extend services to qualifying riders. Specialized services cover medical facilities, airport/leisure travel, educational institutions, and governmental partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Beyond the Curb: A podcast hosted by Butterfli's Disability Ambassadors Paul Amadeus Lane and Andy Arias, exploring topics related to mobility, accessibility, and equal access to transportation.

Products and services

• Butterfli Passenger App Mobile application for riders to book on-demand and scheduled accessible transportation, featuring real-time driver tracking, secure payment processing, and 24/7 availability for individuals with mobility challenges.
• Ambulatory Door-to-Door Service Transportation service for passengers who are able to walk on their own or with minimal assistance, providing door-to-door support throughout Southern California.
• Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAV) Service ADA-compliant transportation service designed for individuals who use a wheelchair or other mobility devices such as powered scooters.
• Gurney-Accessible Service Transportation service for individuals who must remain lying down during transit but do not require emergency medical care.
• Provider Portal Technology platform for transportation providers to manage their fleet, accept ride requests, track compliance, and access the Butterfli network to grow their business.
• Enterprise Portal Enterprise-facing platform for managing corporate transportation programs and bulk ride bookings for employees or clients with mobility needs.
• Access for All - Los Angeles County State-funded program administered by Los Angeles Metro providing on-demand wheelchair-accessible vehicle transportation for individuals with mobility challenges in Los Angeles County.
• Access for All - San Bernardino, Orange County, and Riverside

Quantifiable outcome

• Third consecutive year of funding from LA Metro Access for All program in 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Metro administers the Access for All (AFA) Grant Program, which Butterfli has been awarded funding through for three consecutive years. The program provides wheelchair-accessible vehicle transportation for individuals with disabilities in Los Angeles County, expanding on-demand service and improving accessibility.
• SAFA (Social Action for Equity)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024SAFA administers the Access for All program in Orange County, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Butterfli powers the state-funded WAV transportation program designed for individuals with mobility limitations.
• Los Angeles Urban LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLA Urban League administers the Honda LNT (Let's Navigate Together) rideshare program powered by Butterfli. The program provides affordable, inclusive transportation for young adults, seniors, and individuals with mobility challenges in the Los Angeles community.
• Wheel the WorldsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership makes it easy for travelers with disabilities to find accessible transportation services in Los Angeles and San Diego areas. Wheel the World refers travelers to Butterfli for accessible ground transportation.
• Affordable Living for the Aging (ALA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to provide transportation for seniors at ALA housing facilities. Butterfli provides excursions including shopping trips and visits to cultural destinations like museums and malls.
• Hyundai Motor AmericasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHyundai partnership featured in Annie Leibovitz profile of Butterfli leader Mark Fuglevand. Partnership supports accessible transportation initiatives.
• Hospitals and Medical FacilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerButterfli partners with hospitals and medical facilities across California to provide safe, reliable patient transportation. Services scheduled through advanced technology for simple, secure booking.
• Educational InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerButterfli partners with school districts and K-12 educational institutions across California to provide assisted transportation for students with autism, mobility challenges, and special needs.
• Regional Centers, Department of Rehabilitation, Department of Developmental Services, MunicipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerButterfli partners with governmental institutions including Regional Centers, Department of Rehabilitation, Department of Developmental Services, and municipalities to provide transportation services for individuals with disabilities.
• Pepperdine Graziadio Business SchoolsecondaryOthersButterfli was selected as one of 14 winners of the 2025 Most Fundable Companies List from over 2,300 applicants. As a winner, Butterfli is featured on Entrepreneur.com and in Entrepreneur magazine, and will be part of the Pepperdine E2B MBA Consulting program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Uber: Operates Uber WAV and Uber Access, the most recognizable accessible ride-hailing products in the U.S. with national coverage and deep capital reserves. Comparable because it competes for the same ADA/WAV rider pool, is already a named Butterfli partner, and represents both a distribution channel and a competitive threat.
• Lyft: Runs Lyft Access (formerly Lyft Assisted) and partners with healthcare and transit agencies on accessible mobility. Directly comparable as a TNC with a WAV product line and existing healthcare partnerships; explicitly cited as a Butterfli partner.
• Veyo: NEMT broker operating managed transportation programs for state Medicaid agencies and managed care plans. Highly comparable on government program administration, credentialed driver networks, and tech-enabled dispatch — directly competitive for the same grant-funded contracts Butterfli pursues.
• Modivcare: Public company (formerly LogistiCare) that brokers NEMT rides for Medicaid and Medicare members across the U.S. Comparable because it operates the same government-funded, tech-enabled paratransit and NEMT model at scale that Butterfli is targeting at the county level.
• MTM (Medical Transportation Management): Large NEMT broker managing Medicaid and Medicare transportation across multiple states. Comparable on government contract administration, credentialed provider networks, and tech-enabled dispatch for the mobility-challenged population.

Direct peers

• GoGoGrandparent: On-demand ride-oversight service that lets seniors and people with disabilities summon Uber/Lyft with human-in-the-loop monitoring. Closest direct peer in terms of customer (seniors, mobility-limited riders), use case, and tech-enabled, on-demand delivery model.
• SilverRide: Door-through-door assisted transportation service for seniors and people with disabilities, with strong California presence. Directly comparable in service type (ambulatory + wheelchair), customer profile, and assisted-door service level.
• Curb Mobility: App-based accessible taxi and ride-hail platform serving passengers with disabilities in major U.S. metros. Comparable on app-first booking, accessibility focus, and partnership model with legacy taxi and accessible-vehicle providers.

Emerging players

• Roundtrip: Healthcare-focused non-emergency medical transportation marketplace connecting patients, providers, and payers. Comparable on the medical NEMT vertical and the multi-stakeholder platform approach that Butterfli is moving into via hospital partnerships.
• Ride Health: Healthcare transportation coordination platform connecting patients with rides across NEMT, TNC, and public transit. Comparable as a tech-enabled platform serving hospitals, health plans, and government programs — the same verticals Butterfli is expanding into.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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