
Shorthand is a web-based platform designed for creating engaging brand publications, feature stories, reports, digital magazines, and internal communications. It aims to increase engagement by up to 10x compared to content created with traditional CMS platforms. The platform offers a drag-and-drop editing experience with options for custom CSS, HTML, and JavaScript for greater control. Shorthand stories can be published anywhere on the web, including direct embedding into existing websites, and offer private or password-protected options. The company emphasizes security and compliance, holding ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 compliance, making it suitable for government and regulated industries. Shorthand also focuses on accessibility standards. Its business model appears to be a tiered subscription service, with plans ranging from 'Starter' to 'Enterprise', catering to freelancers up to Fortune 500 companies. They also offer non-profit discounts and a program for educational institutions.

Shorthand is a web-based platform designed for creating engaging brand publications, feature stories, reports, digital magazines, and internal communications. It aims to increase engagement by up to 10x compared to content created with traditional CMS platforms. The platform offers a drag-and-drop editing experience with options for custom CSS, HTML, and JavaScript for greater control. Shorthand stories can be published anywhere on the web, including direct embedding into existing websites, and offer private or password-protected options. The company emphasizes security and compliance, holding ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 compliance, making it suitable for government and regulated industries. Shorthand also focuses on accessibility standards. Its business model appears to be a tiered subscription service, with plans ranging from 'Starter' to 'Enterprise', catering to freelancers up to Fortune 500 companies. They also offer non-profit discounts and a program for educational institutions.
What they do: SaaS platform that predicts, lists, and resells customer returns to reduce returns sent back to warehouses
Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
Founded: 2023
Known funding: Pre-Seed Feb 27, 2023 (~$135k)
Founders / leadership: Atul Ramachandran and Leroy Kerry
E-commerce returns management and reverse logistics
2023
E-commerce / Logistics / SaaS
$135,000
Investors listed include Antler and Greens Ventures