Shortwave
PrivateLast Round
Series A
Apr 9, 2020
Total Funding Raised
$9M
Company Overview
Shortwave operates in Enterprise Software and is based in San Francisco, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series A round in April 2020.
Shortwave is a software company that provides an AI-powered email client designed to enhance productivity by organizing, summarizing, and managing Gmail inboxes.
Sector
Enterprise Software
Verticals
Enterprise Communication, NLP & Conversational AI, Workflow Automation
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS
AI Layer
Application
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Shortwave Comparables
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Shortwave Funding Rounds
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Key People
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Shortwave Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Flybridge | Series A |
| Union Square Ventures | Series A |
| Afore Capital | Series A |
| Y Combinator | Series A |
| Lightspeed Venture Partners | Series A |
Market signals
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- Apr 9, 2020
$9M round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Union Square Ventures.
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Recent news
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- launchesSep 29, 2026
Shortwave launched Read Statuses on Mar 27th '24, a feature that shows senders whether an email was opened, who opened it, and approximately when.
- recognized_asSep 13, 2026
On Sep 13th '26, a guide to the best AI email assistants ranks Shortwave as the strongest AI-native pick for Gmail.
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Shortwave Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Shortwave a public or private company?
Shortwave is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Shortwave?
Shortwave is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Shortwave's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Shortwave worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Shortwave is not publicly available.
Can I buy Shortwave stock?
Shortwave shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Shortwave's last funding round?
Shortwave's most recent funding round was Series A on April 9, 2020.
Who are the main investors in Shortwave?
Key investors in Shortwave include Union Square Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Will Shortwave IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Shortwave.
How can I track Shortwave secondary market activity?
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