ClickUp
Company Origin
ClickUp was founded in 2017 in San Diego, California, by Zeb Evans, who previously co-founded BlueTent Digital and Cardsetter.
Company History
ClickUp emerged from the frustration of using multiple disconnected productivity tools. The company raised $35 million in Series A funding in 2020 and achieved unicorn status with a $4 billion valuation in 2021. By 2024, ClickUp serves over 10 million users across 200,000+ teams worldwide.
Mission
To make the world more productive by building one app to replace them all, saving people time and increasing productivity through unified workspace solutions.
Vision
To become the everything app for work, where teams can plan, organize, and collaborate on any type of work in one place.
Values
- Customer Obsession: Putting users first in every decision
- Transparency: Open communication and honest feedback
- Innovation: Continuously pushing boundaries in productivity technology
- Collaboration: Building tools that enhance teamwork
- Growth Mindset: Embracing learning and continuous improvement
Products and Services
ClickUp offers a comprehensive suite of productivity tools including task management, docs, whiteboards, dashboards, goals, chat, and time tracking, all integrated into one platform.
Latest Technologies and Trends
ClickUp has integrated AI capabilities throughout the platform with ClickUp AI, offering features like automated summaries, content generation, and intelligent task suggestions. The company focuses on no-code/low-code solutions and advanced automation workflows.
Curiosities
ClickUp's mascot is a rocket ship, symbolizing productivity acceleration. The company has maintained profitability while scaling rapidly and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies.