Linear Company Profile
Linear, founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, is a private software development company with 141 employees as of 2026, specializing in an issue-tracking and project management tool that streamlines software development processes for startups and companies, having raised a total of $134 million across multiple funding rounds including a $82 million Series C in June 2025, and operating primarily in the CloudTech, DevOps, and SaaS verticals.
Overview
Linear is a developer of an issue-tracking system and project management tool designed to help build and manage software efficiently. The tool focuses on the execution part of development and streamlines projects, sprints, tasks, and bug-tracking in a visual coding and planning tool. This enables software development companies and early-stage startups to align their teams, work without friction, and optimize for efficiency.
- Year Founded: 2019
- Status: Private
- Employees: 141 (as of 2026)
- Latest Deal Type: Series C
- Latest Deal Amount: $82M
- Total Funding Raised: $134M
- Number of Investors: 66
- Primary Industry: Software Development Applications
- Other Industries: Business/Productivity Software
- Verticals: CloudTech & DevOps, SaaS
- Headquarters: 2261 Market Street, Suite 10632, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
- Website: www.linear.app
Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Later Stage VC (Series C) | 10-Jun-2025 | $82M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| Early Stage VC (Series B) | 14-Sep-2023 | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| Early Stage VC (Series A) | 08-Dec-2020 | $13M | $17.2M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
| Early Stage VC (Series A) | 22-Nov-2019 | $4.19M | $4.19M | Completed | Startup |
Cap Table (Partial)
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized | Par Value | Dividend Rate ($) | Original Issue Price | Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple | Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A-1 | 317,414 | $0.000010 | $0.05 | $0.88 | $0.88 | 1x | $0.88 | 1.68% |
| Series A | 2,711,010 | $0.000010 | $0.29 | $4.8 | $4.8 | 1x | $4.8 | 14.33% |
Competitors
Linear's competitors include:
- Clickup (San Diego, CA)
- Asana (San Francisco, CA)
- Shortcut (Business/Productivity Software) (New York, NY)
- Atlassian (Sydney, Australia)
- Trello (New York, NY)
Investors (Partial List)
- Designer Fund (Venture Capital)
- Indie.vc (Venture Capital)
- Angel (individual)
- Seven Seven Six (Venture Capital)
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Linear founded?
Linear was founded in 2019.
Where is Linear headquartered?
Linear is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
What is the size of Linear?
Linear has 141 total employees.
What industry is Linear in?
Linear’s primary industry is Software Development Applications.
Is Linear a private or public company?
Linear is a private company.
How much funding has Linear raised over time?
Linear has raised $134M.
Who are Linear’s investors?
Designer Fund, Indie.vc, and Seven Seven Six are among the 66 investors who have invested in Linear.
Who are Linear’s competitors?
Clickup, Asana, Shortcut, Atlassian, and Trello are competitors of Linear.