Linear

Linear develops project management and issue tracking software for software development teams. The company was founded in 2019 by Karri Saarinen and Jori Lallo, former Airbnb designers, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Linear's platform provides tools for tracking bugs, planning sprints, and managing product roadmaps with a focus on speed and user experience. The software serves engineering teams at companies including Vercel, Retool, and Loom, positioning itself as an alternative to traditional project management tools like Jira with emphasis on performance and design.

The company raised a $35 million Series B round in 2022 led by Accel, following a $17 million Series A in 2021. Linear has grown to serve thousands of development teams and has maintained a remote-first workforce since its founding.