Automation Platform Zapier Acquires No-Code Education Startup Makerpad
Zapier makes its first-ever acquisition by purchasing Makerpad, a no-code education platform and community. The deal allows Makerpad to operate independently while helping Zapier expand its reach in the rapidly growing no-code movement.
Zapier purchases Makerpad in the automation company's first-ever acquisition, bringing a leading no-code education service into its portfolio. The financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed, though Zapier currently boasts 400 employees and surpasses $100 million in annual recurring revenue. This strategic move combines Zapier's robust automation tools with Makerpad's educational resources.
Makerpad operates as a standalone entity under Zapier, maintaining its core mission to teach people how to build software without writing code. Founder Ben Tossell states that this partnership allows his team to push the no-code movement further than they could alone, noting that the deal is a better path than pursuing traditional venture capital funding. Interestingly, the entire acquisition originates from a single tweet that prompted Zapier CEO Wade Foster to reach out.
Both companies experience rapid growth as small businesses increasingly adopt no-code tools in the post-pandemic digital landscape. Zapier sees strong adoption among small and medium-sized businesses as digital transformation accelerates globally. By joining forces, Zapier and Makerpad position themselves to capture even more of the expanding no-code market by connecting powerful automation software with the knowledge needed to use it.