Company Focused Market Research Report: Linear

Company Overview

• Name: Linear

• Mission: Bringing back the magic of software by creating tools that feel magical and empower users to build innovative products.

• Founded: No information available.

• Founders: Jori Lallo, Karri Saarinen, and Tuomas Artman.

• Key People:

• Jori Lallo

• Karri Saarinen

• Tuomas Artman

• Cristina Cordova

• Headquarters: Linear operates fully remote with team members across North America and Europe.

• Number of Employees: Small but distributed team.

• Revenue: No information available.

• Known For: Linear is recognized for its advanced project and issue tracking system designed for software development. It is appreciated for its focus on reducing noise, improving workflows, and delivering a seamless user experience in modern software development.

Products

• Linear App

• High-level Description: A purpose-built tool for planning and building products, streamlining issues, projects, and product roadmaps.

• Key Features:

• Issue Tracking: Efficient mechanisms for creating and tracking issues with optimized speed and user interface.

• Cycle Planning: Helps in maintaining momentum and focus on upcoming tasks.

• Project and Long-term Planning: Tools for setting product directions, managing end-to-end projects, and establishing initiatives.

• Integration Capabilities: Connect with various third-party tools including Slack, GitHub, Figma, Intercom, and more for a comprehensive experience.

• Security: Features enterprise-ready security practices, including SSO, encryption, and compliance with major regulatory standards (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2).

• Linear Mobile

• Description: Applications available for iOS and Android allowing product work seamless continuation while away from a computer.

• Notable Feature: Real-time notifications and task updates for on-the-go management.

Recent Developments

• New Features and Updates:

• Initiative Updates: Ability to monitor strategic product work with updates summarizing progress.

• Pull Request Reviews: Streamline the review process with visibility in Linear and integration with GitHub.

• Copy Issues as Markdown: Enhanced support for documentation and integration with AI tools.

• Recent Product Features:

• Linear Asks: Respond to Slack requests directly, turning them into actionable issues.

• Insights: Advanced analytics for workstreams with actionable insights.

• Security Enhancements: Improved security features including advanced access controls and compliance management.

• Partnerships/Programs:

• Startup Program: Offers up to 6 months free for startups affiliated with Linear partners, promoting early-stage company growth with advanced tools.

• Funding:

• Raised $35M Series B led by Accel in September 2023.

• Media Mentions:

• Featured in Forbes for strategic developments and expansion.

This report concluded based on current data and presents an overview of Linear's business operations, products, and recent activities. Please contact Linear's sales or support team for further queries or clarifications.