Shorthand
Visual storytelling platform that enables publishers, brands, and nonprofits to create immersive, interactive stories without custom development.
Est. Valuation
$7.5M
$7,500,000 · 5× ARR estimate
Monthly Revenue (MRR)
$125K
$125,000/mo
Annual Revenue (ARR)
$1.5M
$1,500,000/yr
Employees
10
Founded
2013
Shorthand Revenue History
Revenue history for Shorthand from 2018 to 2026.
| Year | MRR | ARR | YoY Growth | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $125,000 | $1,500,000 | — | Nov 2018 |
How Shorthand Makes Money
Shorthand Funding
Shorthand is fully bootstrapped with no outside funding. The company has grown to $1,500,000 ARR organically.
Shorthand Founders
Ricky Robinson
CEO
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