For those who spend long hours working at a computer, managing multiple tools and constant context switching can be overwhelming. Questions like, “Where did I save that file?” or “How do I manage all my Bluetooth devices?” can disrupt productivity.
Raycast aims to simplify this process by providing quick and unified access to applications, files, commands, and workflows through a keyboard-based interface. It offers a “shortcut to everything” to help users organize their tasks efficiently, from launching apps to creating GitHub pull requests.
Central to the Raycast platform are extensions, which allow users to enhance its functionality by integrating with third-party tools and automating tasks.
Founded in London in 2020 by ex-Facebook engineers Thomas Paul Mann (CEO) and Petr Nikolaev (CTO), Raycast started as a solution to the tool overload they faced as developers.
Initially targeted at developers, Raycast has expanded its reach to include anyone who relies heavily on computers for work, such as designers, product managers, and journalists.
Raycast’s recent Series B funding of $30 million, led by Atomico, will support its expansion to iOS and Windows. The company is focused on enhancing productivity tools and harnessing artificial intelligence capabilities.
In the Spotlight
Raycast, akin to Mac’s Spotlight search and Windows Search, aims to provide users with a comprehensive tool for increasing efficiency in day-to-day work.
