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About us

Better for business

Planar exists because small teams deserve better tools.

Not louder, flashier software. Not bloated platforms pretending to be all things to all people. Just simple systems that help real people run real businesses—without all the friction.

Most small teams don’t need more features. They need clarity.
Coordination. A way to keep things moving without chasing five apps and two calendars.

We’re not trying to reinvent how people work. We’re here to support the way they already do it—with a little more flow and a lot less fuss.

Planar is building calm, capable software for small businesses that do it all.
Founder, CEO
Our history
2018
Y Combinator Startup
2019
Seed Round $200M
2021
Reached 100M users
2023
Listed on NASDAQ
2025
Smashing goals
2026
Set new records
2026
Future is looking bright
Our values
What drives our mission
Choose Clarity
Good tools should make life simpler, not busier. From UI to roadmap, we aim for clarity that helps people get on with their work.
Build for reality
We design with real teams in mind—juggling priorities, wearing multiple hats, and solving problems fast.
Embrace simplicity
Small teams don’t need more noise—they need more signal. We value workflows that reduce stress instead of adding to it.
Leadership team
The people behind the vision
Jake Brown
Chief Executive Officer
He keeps the wheels turning across support, finance and internal systems. 
Alannah Hall
Chief Executive Officer
She spends her days obsessing over the tiny details that make Planar feel effortless to use.
Investors
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Andrew Mendez
Financial Advisor
Capstone
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Carter Dane
Venture Capitalist
Prospect
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Ravikumar Patel
Account Manager
Bureau
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Paul McCallister
Founder
Waystone Capital
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