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Betty Blocks

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Flowchart interface for the Betty Blocks no-code development platform

Betty Blocks BV is a Dutch software-as-a-service provider.[1][2][3] It is based in Alkmaar, the Netherlands.[4][5][6] Chris Obdam is the chief executive officer of the company.[7][8]

It is a no-code development platform which helps build mobile and web applications.[9][10][11]

History

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The company was founded in 2016 by Chris and Tim Obdam.[12]

In 2017, ING Group invested three million euros in the company.[3] In the same year, it was also included Gartner Quadrant list.[13]

In 2018, the company partnered with VX.[14]

In 2019, NIBC Bank invested an undisclosed amount in the company.[15]

In August 2021, NIBC Bank along with others, invested 33 million euros for further development of its platform.[16][17][6]

Software

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The software is an application development platform that works by visual modeling rather than programming and allows non-technical users to build their own web, mobile, or backend applications without writing any code.[18][19] It simplifies the development of software with simplified steps.[17] Currently, it is further developing to improve the software for citizen developers. [20]

References

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  1. ^ "No developers required: Why this company chose no-code over software devs". ZDNet. 2 July 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Betty Blocks rolls out UK channel programme". Computer Weekly.
  3. ^ a b "Betty Blocks verhuist naar pand in Alkmaar". Computable.nl.
  4. ^ "Digital Valley: Van Betty Blocks tot Woeler aan de Alkmaarse Pettemerstraat". Noordhollands Dagblad.
  5. ^ "Betty Blocks in Alkmaar stuurt team in Atlanta aan via de pc". Noordhollands Dagblad.
  6. ^ a b "A hidden footnote in Nasdaq's diversity rule says a lot about dealmaking". Fortune.
  7. ^ "Low Code or No Code? Mendix and Betty Blocks Weigh the Options". October 10, 2019.
  8. ^ "Nominatie voor Chris Obdam (Betty Blocks)". Computable.
  9. ^ "Betty Blocks behaalt de ISO 27001 certificering". Computable.
  10. ^ "Citizen developers zijn de toekomst". Computable.
  11. ^ Lugovsky, Vladimir. "Council Post: A Guide To Low-Code/No-Code Development Platforms In 2021". Forbes.
  12. ^ "Betty Blocks BV". Drimble.nl.
  13. ^ "Nederlandse start-up Betty Blocks opgenomen in Gartner Magic Quadrant".
  14. ^ "VX Company en Betty Blocks bundelen krachten". Computable.
  15. ^ "Betty Blocks haalt 28 miljoen euro op". Computable.
  16. ^ "Betty Blocks krijgt €33 mln om meer mensen zelf apps te laten maken". FD.nl.
  17. ^ a b "Betty Blocks en SoftwareOne geven elkaar boks". Computable.
  18. ^ Zaveri, Paayal. "These are the top 15 startups helping even non-programmers build simple apps, ahead of an expected software developer shortage". Business Insider.
  19. ^ "'We hebben het in al die jaren maar een keer of twee over het werk gehad'". FD.nl.
  20. ^ "Low-code platform Betty Blocks aims to ride the citizen developer wave". VentureBeat. August 12, 2021.
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