Linear
Also known as Linear Orbit, Inc.
San Francisco software company that makes Linear, the issue tracker and project tool for product teams.
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People
Karri Saarinen (CEO), Jori Lallo and Tuomas Artman
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- Linear Orbit, Inc. makes Linear, project management and issue tracking software for teams that build software.
- It was founded in 2019 by Karri Saarinen, Jori Lallo and Tuomas Artman, and its team is distributed across North America and Europe.
- More than 40,000 companies use it, among them OpenAI, Coinbase and Ramp.
Why it matters
- It became the issue tracker many startups pick, and is often cited for the care in its design.
Key facts
- Founded
- 20191
- Founders
- Karri Saarinen (CEO), Jori Lallo (CPO) and Tuomas Artman (CTO)2
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California1
- Customers
- More than 40,000 companies, including OpenAI, Coinbase and Ramp2
- Business
- Over $100 million in annual recurring revenue and a $2.5 billion valuation (August 2026)1
People
Led by
Founded by
- Karri SaarinenPerson
- Jori Lallo
- Tuomas Artman
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