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
C+
Rated C 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

Get referred to Shortcut

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Shortcut's 2025 redesign won 77% opt-in, signaling real product-market fit improvements.
  • Sub-tasks and Korey launched in 2025, expanding automation across planning and execution.
  • Shortcut for Agents included AI collaborators in subscriptions, reducing adoption friction for 2026 trials.

What critics are saying

  • Jira and Linear already dominate team workflows, squeezing Shortcut's growth by 2026.
  • Korey's AI-agent strategy invites feature parity; Atlassian can copy quickly.
  • If AI workflows disappoint, Shortcut becomes a niche interface and loses platform relevance.

What makes Shortcut unique

  • Shortcut's 2025 redesign emphasizes calmer, clearer workflows for software teams.
  • Korey turns natural-language ideas into structured plans, specs, and subtasks.
  • Shortcut keeps product and engineering work tightly linked through GitHub Issues and API automation.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

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

Industry standards

$35M
$30M
Patreon
$45M
Linktree
$65M
Substack
$100M
ClickUp

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

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%

Recently Posted Jobs

Sign up to get curated job recommendations

Shortcut is Hiring for 2 Jobs on Simplify!

Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today

Don't see your dream role? Check out thousands of other roles on Simplify. Browse all jobs →