# Shorthand: Information technology & services, Brisbane, Australia

> Shorthand: Shorthand is a no-code digital storytelling and publishing platform founded in 2013 and based in Brisbane, Australia. Based in Brisbane, Australia.

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# Shorthand

Shorthand is a no-code digital storytelling and publishing platform founded in 2013 and based in Brisbane, Australia.

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Funding reported Last round: Private equity

Information technology & services Brisbane, Australia

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Company summary

- **Founded:** 2013 13 years old
- **Team:** 60 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** 10M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Private equity Apr 2021

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Shorthand

Shorthand is a no-code digital storytelling and publishing platform founded in 2013 and based in Brisbane, Australia.

The company enables brands, publishers, and organizations to create immersive multimedia stories without needing coding skills. With a mission to connect audiences through interactive storytelling, Shorthand offers a suite of tools designed for content creators, including a visual storytelling editor, no-code editor, and collaborative workspace. The platform features pre-built templates, analytics tools, and customizable themes, allowing users to produce engaging content quickly and efficiently. Shorthand serves a diverse range of clients, including global brands like Amazon and Ford, as well as prominent media organizations such as BBC News and The Financial Times. With a focus on enhancing audience engagement and accessibility, Shorthand empowers non-technical teams to create impactful narratives independently.

## What company datasets say Shorthand raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **10M** in the source's currency

Rounds **1**

Last round **Private equity**

Last round size **6.5M**

Last round date **Apr 2021**

Investors listed **1**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

libraries immersive storytelling consumers education information technology & services content marketing private publishing third-party integrations animated scroll effects enterprise content platform information technology customizable templates access controls multimedia publishing archives scrollytelling

Built with from their website

Amazon SES Elevio Google Tag Manager Amazon CloudFront PWA Tailwind CSS Font Awesome Google Workspace CloudFlare Viewport Meta

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Emotion Amazon Simple Email Service webpack Amazon S3 X (Twitter) Apple Business Manager Google Meet Linear

- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 519, 51321, SIC 7375
- **Region:** Queensland
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/shorthand)

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