Shortcut

Shortcut

Project management platform for software teams

Overview

Shortcut is a project management platform for software development teams. It helps organize sprints, backlogs, roadmaps, and other project artifacts in a clear, structured way. The product works by letting teams plan work in a centralized interface, track progress through boards and timelines, and keep everything in sync via integrations and APIs with other tools. It operates on a subscription model with pricing tiers for different team sizes and needs. Shortcut differentiates itself through seamless tool integrations, easy migration of issues, reliable uptime, and a focus on providing visibility across the project so teams can stay aligned. Its goal is to help teams move faster and create software that customers love by removing barriers to collaboration and execution.

About Shortcut

Simplify's Rating
Why Shortcut is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Enterprise Software

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$41M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Docs feature launched July 2022 captures growing demand for unified PM and documentation.
  • Intuitive interface and agile-friendly design drive adoption among high-performing engineering teams.
  • Seamless integrations with GitHub, Slack, GitLab reduce friction for developer-first organizations.

What critics are saying

  • Jira's entrenched enterprise integrations block Shortcut growth in large organizations.
  • Linear's superior speed and developer UI capture high-performing teams at scale.
  • GitHub Projects' native integration eliminates need for Shortcut's external API syncs.

What makes Shortcut unique

  • Integrated documentation system with real-time collaboration on design and product strategy.
  • Free tier for up to 10 users enables small team adoption without subscription cost.
  • Team-specific performance reports and dual roadmap views optimize visibility across organizations.

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Funding

Total Funding

$41M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Below Average

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Remote Work Options

Home Office Stipend

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%

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