What is Linear?
Linear is a purpose-built platform engineered to optimize the product development lifecycle. By providing a centralized hub for issue tracking, project management, and roadmap visualization, the company enables teams to maintain alignment and accelerate delivery cycles. Its market position is defined by a focus on speed, high-performance architecture, and a user-centric design philosophy that appeals to both agile startups and large-scale enterprises. As organizations shift toward more integrated development workflows, Linear has emerged as a foundational tool for teams seeking to balance rapid execution with rigorous quality standards.
How much funding has Linear raised?
Linear has raised a total of $134.2M across 4 funding rounds:
Seed
$4.2M
Series A
$13M
Series B
$35M
Series C
$82M
Seed (2019): $4.2M with participation from Bobby Goodlatte, Index Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Gustaf Alströmer, Marc McCabe, Charlie Cheever, Emilie Choi, Julia DeWahl, Dylan Field, Dan Romero, Fred Stevens-Smith, Larry Gadea, Tikhon Berstram, Jude Gomila, James Smith, and Steamboat Ventures
Series A (2020): $13M led by Adam Bain, Patrick Collison, Dylan Field, Emilie Choi, Aston Motes, Jude Gomila, Bobby Goodlatte, Julia DeWahl, Gustaf Alströmer, Dick Costolo, Harry Stebbings, Sequoia Capital, and Lenny Rachitsky
Series B (2023): $35M supported by Cal Henderson, Accel, Stewart Butterfield, Ganesh Srinivasan, Claire Hughes Johnson, Koen Bok, Christina Cacioppo, Praveen Neppalli Naga, Jorn van Dijk, Dick Costolo, Stephanie Zhan, and Kyle Parrish
Series C (2025): $82M featuring Designer Fund, Accel, Sequoia, 01a, and Seven Seven Six
Key Investors in Linear
Accel
Accel is a global venture capital firm that partners with exceptional teams from the inception of their ideas through all phases of private company growth, focusing on supporting innovative companies and entrepreneurs.
Sequoia
Sequoia provides technology-focused investment and strategic support, with a long-term view on partnering with entrepreneurs to create global market leaders across various sectors.
Index Ventures
Index Ventures is a venture firm investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs from seed to IPO, partnering with founders who challenge the status quo to build enduring companies.
What's next for Linear?
With the infusion of this latest capital, Linear is well-positioned to scale its operations and further enhance its product suite. The strategic focus will likely center on deepening its enterprise-grade features, expanding its integration ecosystem, and bolstering its security infrastructure to meet the demands of a global client base. As the company matures, the emphasis will remain on maintaining its reputation for craftsmanship while scaling its internal teams to support a broader range of complex organizational needs. This funding provides the necessary runway to innovate within the competitive project management space and sustain its momentum as a leader in the product development software market.
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