Linear
Software project management built for high-velocity engineering teams
SaaS
📍 San Francisco, CA
Founded 2019
Current Valuation
$1.3B
as of 2025-Q1
UNICORN
Linear redefined project management with a Jira-replacing experience designed for engineering teams. Beloved by AI-native startups; 10K+ paying companies. Hit unicorn status in early 2025.
Company Profile
Last Round
Series C — $82M (Jan 2025) · Lead: Accel
IPO Status
no imminent plans
Founders & Key People
Karri SaarinenTuomas ArtmanJori Lallo
Investors
Accel · Sequoia · 01A Ventures · Index Ventures · Coatue
Products
- Linear Issues
- Linear Projects
- Linear Cycles
- Linear Roadmap
- Linear AI
Competitors
Jira (TEAM) · Asana (ASAN) · Monday.com (MNDY) · Shortcut · Height
SaaSDeveloper Tools
Private-company numbers are not real-time. Reflects publicly disclosed valuations from press releases, news reports, and tender offers as of 2025-Q1. Refreshed quarterly.