Notion
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Basic Information
- Category: Productivity Software
- Founded: 2013
- Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
- Website: https://www.notion.so
Documented Facts
- Founded: 2013
- Headquarters: San Francisco, California
- Founders: Ivan Zhao and Simon Last
- Users: 100 million+
- Valuation: $10 billion (2023)
- Team Size: ~500 employees
- Philosophy: Lego-like building blocks for any workflow
- AI Features: Notion AI launched 2023 for writing and analysis
Products and Services
- Notion Docs: Rich text documents with embeds
- Notion Databases: Flexible tables, boards, and calendars
- Notion Projects: Project and task management
- Notion Wikis: Team knowledge base
- Notion AI: AI assistant for writing and analysis
- Notion Calendar: Integrated calendar app
- Notion Templates: 10,000+ community templates
- Notion API: Developer integration platform
Evidence and Sources
- Official Website (Primary Source)
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- Last verified: 2026-04-12
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