Notion
By Notion
Notion is a productivity software that combines note-taking, task management, databases, and project management into a single, integrated workspace. It is designed to be highly flexible and customizable, allowing users to manage their work and personal life in a way that suits their specific needs. Notion supports collaboration, making it a popular choice for teams and individuals alike.
Notion Labs, Inc., the company behind Notion, was founded in 2013 in San Francisco by Ivan Zhao, Chris Prucha, Jessica Lam, Simon Last, and Toby Schachman. The company experienced significant growth over the years, with key milestones including the release of Notion 2.0 in March 2018, the launch of an Android app in June 2018, and reaching 1 million users by September 2019. By January 2020, Notion had secured $50 million in investments, and by April 2020, it was valued at $2 billion. The company continued to expand its user base and by October 2021, following a new round of funding, Notion was valued at $10 billion with over 20 million users.
Notion has raised a total of $342 million over 7 funding rounds. The latest funding round was a Seed VC - III for $275 million on October 8, 2021. Notion's valuation in April 2020 was $2 billion, and its latest post-money valuation from October 2021 is not specified in the sources.
Notion's software is a workspace that blends various work tools into one, offering features such as:
Notion has made strategic acquisitions to enhance its product offerings. On September 7, 2021, it acquired Automate.io, a Hyderabad-based startup. In June 2022, Notion acquired the calendar software Cron, and in July 2022, it acquired FlowDash. In 2022, Notion launched the Notion Certified Program, an accreditation for users to expand their use of the platform. It also joined the Security First Initiative, a group of tech companies pledged to share security information with their customers.
Notion AI is a service that uses artificial intelligence to predict results, generate text, and solve arithmetic. It can also work with other datasets in response to user input. In February 2023, Notion released the "Notion AI" service for use in the workspace. In April 2023, Notion released multi-factor authentication for its users. In November 2023, Notion released 'Q&A', a new AI feature that allows users to ask questions directly to AI and receive answers based on information stored in the workspace. On January 17, 2024, Notion released their second product 'Notion Calendar', a fully-featured calendar application with integrations to Notion pages and databases.
Notion is committed to diversity and inclusion, with a number of employee-led groups fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The company supports 501(c)3 organizations with discounted plans and runs programs dedicated to inclusion, diversity, equity, and antiracism.
Notion has a strong community presence, with a subreddit community on Reddit and user groups in various countries. The company's user base includes tech-savvy and creative professionals who value the app's versatility and simplicity.
