Betty Blocks

Flowchart interface for the Betty Blocks no-code development platform

Betty Blocks is a low-code development platform with a strong focus on enabling users in building custom web applications and enhance off-the-shelf solutions. A drag-and-drop visual interface is used to rapidly bridge feature gaps encountered in enterprise software platforms, such as ERP and CRM systems. ^{[1] [2]}

Betty Blocks started out as a no-code development platform, enabling the rapid creation of mobile and web applications using pre-built templates. In 2019, Betty Blocks shifted towards the low-code development spectrum, aiming to give customers complete freedom when building web applications, portal software, and business solutions. Betty Blocks was accredited an ISO 27001 certification in 2017. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Betty Blocks is based in Alkmaar, the Netherlands. ^{[6] [7] [8]} Chris Obdam is the company's co-founder, as well as chief executive officer. ^{[9] [10]}

History

The company was founded in 2016 by Chris and Tim Obdam. ^[11]

In 2017, ING Group invested three million euros in the company. ^[12] 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] [8]}

Software

The software is a cloud-native application development platform that works by visual modeling rather than programming and allows both developers and business users to build their own web, internal, or backend applications without writing any code. ^{[18] [19]} Betty Blocks simplifies the development of software through templates, reusable components, and a library of ready-made integrations, while simultaneously supporting professional developers to add manual code if needed. ^[17] The company's CEO is a staunch advocate for empowering citizen developers to be able to collaborate with IT departments through low-code technology. ^[20]

References

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. "Betty Blocks behaalt de ISO 27001 certificering". Computable.
4. "Citizen developers zijn de toekomst". Computable.
5. Lugovsky, Vladimir. "Council Post: A Guide To Low-Code/No-Code Development Platforms In 2021". Forbes.
6. "Digital Valley: Van Betty Blocks tot Woeler aan de Alkmaarse Pettemerstraat". Noordhollands Dagblad.
7. "Betty Blocks in Alkmaar stuurt team in Atlanta aan via de pc". Noordhollands Dagblad.
8. "A hidden footnote in Nasdaq's diversity rule says a lot about dealmaking". Fortune.
9. "Low Code or No Code? Mendix and Betty Blocks Weigh the Options". October 10, 2019.
10. "Nominatie voor Chris Obdam (Betty Blocks)". Computable.
11. "Betty Blocks BV". Drimble.nl.
12. "Betty Blocks verhuist naar pand in Alkmaar". Computable.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. "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.

External links

• Official website