Retina Studio

Bootstrapped

Bootstrapped & self-funded

Last updated March 2026

About Retina Studio

Independent macOS software studio creating TextBuddy, a Swiss Army knife for plain text with over 130 text transformation commands. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Richmond, USA, Retina Studio is bootstrapped and self-funded.

Employees

1-10

Founded

2021

Retina Studio — Key Facts

Company	Retina Studio
Product	TextBuddy
Founded	2021
Headquarters	Richmond, USA
Employees	1-10
Funding status	Bootstrapped
Stage	Bootstrapped
Founder	Tyler Hall
Website	textbuddy.com

Founders

Tyler Hall

Founder

Retina Studio — Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns TextBuddy?

TextBuddy is developed by Retina Studio, headquartered in Richmond, USA.

Who founded Retina Studio?

Retina Studio was founded by Tyler Hall in 2021.

Is Retina Studio funded by investors?

No. Retina Studio is bootstrapped and self-funded.

How many employees does Retina Studio have?

Retina Studio has approximately 1-10 employees.

Where is Retina Studio headquartered?

Retina Studio is headquartered in Richmond, USA.

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