ClickUp

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ClickUp
Company typePrivate Company
IndustryProject management software
Founded2017
FounderZeb Evans (CEO)
Alex Yurkowski (CTO)
Headquarters350 Tenth Avenue,
San Diego, California
,
U.S.
Websiteclickup.com

ClickUp is a project management software company that provides an all-in-one platform to improve workplace efficiency and collaboration. The platform's features include tasks, chat, whiteboards, spreadsheets, and document collaboration on a unified platform.[1] It was founded by Zeb Evans and Alex Yurkowski in 2017.[2]

History

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ClickUp was founded by Alex Yurkowski and Zeb Evans in 2017. The original intent was to use it as an internal tool before being released publicly. The company relocated its headquarters to San Diego, California in January 2020.

ClickUp raised $35 million in Series A funding in June 2020. This was followed by $100 million in Series B funding in December of the same year. The company was valued at over $1 billion. In October 2021, ClickUp secured $400 million in Series C funding, reaching an estimated valuation of $4 billion.[3][4]

In 2021 the company expanded internationally by opening offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Sydney, Australia. In 2022, ClickUp acquired the productivity search tool Slapdash. In July 2023, the company announced workforce reductions of approximately 10 percent.[5]

Product

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ClickUp provides a suite for productivity and collaboration tools within a single platform. The software supports task and project management through customizable workflows, statuses, and multiple visualizations including list, board, calendar, and Gantt chart views.[6]

The platform includes document collaboration features (known as Docs), which allow real-time editing and task linking, and Whiteboards[7], which provide a space for brainstorming and planning.

Communication tools are built into the platform, including task-based comments, notifications, and integrated chat. In September 2024, ClickUp added ClickUp Chat, an AI-assisted messaging tool that integrates with task creation and management.[8]

Automation features allow users to set recurring actions, dependencies, and triggers to streamline workflows. ClickUp also provides integrations with third-party applications such as Slack, Google Drive, and GitHub.

In 2023, the company introduced ClickUp AI, a feature designed to assist with summarization, content generation, and task automation. This was rebranded as ClickUp Brain in early 2024.[9]

Operations

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In April 2022, ClickUp acquired SlapDash, the developer of a unified search tool for enterprise applications.[10][11]

Also in 2022, ClickUp unveiled a Whiteboard feature, a visual tool for hybrid work environments. ClickUp AI was launched in February 2023, allowing users to summarize and generate content - this was renamed ClickUp Brain in January 2024.[12][13][14]

In September 2024, ClickUp unveiled ClickUp Chat, featuring AI-enhanced communication capabilities that streamline task creation and message management directly within its project management platform.[15]

References

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  1. ^ O'Brien, Ciara (2023-03-08). "ClickUp opens new Dublin office as it eyes further expansion". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
  2. ^ Freeman, Mike (2020-12-15). "ClickUp raises $100M as venture capital continues to flow to local startups". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
  3. ^ Cai, Kenrick. "ClickUp Raises $400 Million At $4 Billion Valuation As Competition Heats Up In Productivity Software". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  4. ^ Lunden, Ingrid (2021-10-27). "ClickUp raises $400M at a $4B valuation to expand its all-in-one workplace productivity platform to Europe". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  5. ^ Singh, Jagmeet (2023-07-04). "ClickUp, a productivity platform that was last valued at $4B, cuts 10% of workforce". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  6. ^ "ClickUp Review 2025: ClickUp 3.0 Walkthrough & Test Results". Tech.co. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  7. ^ "ClickUp Review 2025: ClickUp 3.0 Walkthrough & Test Results". Tech.co. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  8. ^ "ClickUp™ Product Features". clickup.com. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  9. ^ Cawley, Conor (2024-02-01). "What Is ClickUp Brain? The AI Neural Network Explained". Tech.co. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  10. ^ Dee, Katie (2022-04-26). "ClickUp acquires search platform Slapdash". SD Times. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
  11. ^ Freeman, Mike (26 April 2022). "San Diego 'unicorn' ClickUp buys Slapdash to bolster productivity software platform". San Diego Union Tribune. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  12. ^ "ClickUp launches virtual whiteboards tool to help hybrid teams to create fresh ideas for life". RudeBaguette. 6 April 2022.
  13. ^ Vainilavičius, Justinas (20 June 2023). "ClickUp launches AI management tool". Cybernews.
  14. ^ "Introducing ClickUp Brain: The First AI Neural Network for Work". ClickUp. 2024-01-30. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  15. ^ "ClickUp launches ClickUp Chat with AI-driven features for improved team collaboration". VentureBeat. 17 September 2024.