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Publishing startups worldwide
316 publishing startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $4.5B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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CodaCoda is a Singapore-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in global payment, commerce, and monetization solutions for digital businesses, particularly Coda is a Singapore-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in global payment, commerce, and monetization solutions for digital businesses, particularly
Founded 2011Singapore, United States$690Mlast round Apr 2024 - 2
AutomatticAutomattic Inc.Automattic Inc.
Founded 2005San Francisco, United States$617Mlast round Sept 2019 - 3
VoodooVoodoo is a prominent French tech company based in Paris, specializing in the development and publishing of mobile games and apps for a global audience.Voodoo is a prominent French tech company based in Paris, specializing in the development and publishing of mobile games and apps for a global audience.
Founded 2013Paris, India$517Mlast round Aug 2021 - 4
Rekodi MusicRekodi Music is a music publishing company based out of 15 - 19 Cavendish Place, London, United Kingdom.Rekodi Music is a music publishing company based out of 15 - 19 Cavendish Place, London, United Kingdom.
Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$347Mlast round Jun 2025 - 5
Vox MediaVox Media is an operator of an online media publishing agency created to influence editorial properties and premium advertising.Vox Media is an operator of an online media publishing agency created to influence editorial properties and premium advertising.
Founded 2003United States$308Mlast round Aug 2015 - 6
Comet SoftwareComet Software is a business software publishing company that helps businesses achieve autonomy and independence.Comet Software is a business software publishing company that helps businesses achieve autonomy and independence.
Founded 2023Paris, France$202Mlast round Jul 2026 - 7
PurchPurch is a digital publishing and marketplace platform that connects buyers and sellers through detailed product reviews, comparisons, and advanced publisher technology.Purch is a digital publishing and marketplace platform that connects buyers and sellers through detailed product reviews, comparisons, and advanced publisher technology.
Founded 2003New York, United States$176Mlast round Jun 2015 - 8GeosignGeosign is an internet media company focused on online publishing and targeted search.
Geosign is an internet media company focused on online publishing and targeted search.
Founded 2000-$160Mlast round Mar 2007 - 9
SubstackSubstack is a subscription-based publishing platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.Substack is a subscription-based publishing platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Founded 2017San Francisco, United States$115Mlast round Jan 2026 - 10MediumMedium is a social publishing network that connects ideas and perspectives on topics that matter.
Medium is a social publishing network that connects ideas and perspectives on topics that matter.
Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$113Mlast round Nov 2021 - 11
NudgeNudge is a communications platform that empowers deskless employees and drives better outcomes for your business.Nudge is a communications platform that empowers deskless employees and drives better outcomes for your business.
Founded 2012Toronto, United States$110Mlast round Jul 2026 - 12
1047 Games1047 Games is a video game development studio based in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.1047 Games is a video game development studio based in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.
Founded 2016Zephyr Cove-Round Hill Village, United States$100Mlast round Sept 2021 - 13
N3TWORKCreating, publishing, and scaling the very best in mobile games.Creating, publishing, and scaling the very best in mobile games.
Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$98Mlast round May 2022 - 14TraceArtist led curation and publishing project concerned mainly with photography.
Artist led curation and publishing project concerned mainly with photography.
Founded 2000United Kingdom$54Mlast round Feb 2026 - 15
More.comMore.com is an online health, beauty, and wellness store.More.com is an online health, beauty, and wellness store.
Founded 1998New York, United States$43Mlast round Nov 1999 - 16
CheezburgerCheezburger is a Seattle-based company that operates a network of social humor websites.Cheezburger is a Seattle-based company that operates a network of social humor websites.
Founded 2007Brooklyn, United States$42Mlast round Feb 2015 - 17
HAEGINHAEGIN Co., Ltd.HAEGIN Co., Ltd.
Founded 2017South Korea$39Mlast round May 2022 - 18
Kong Studios, Inc.Kong Studios, Inc.Kong Studios, Inc.
Founded 2013Los Angeles, United States$39Mlast round Jul 2025 - 19
ChartbeatChartbeat is a technology company that specializes in real-time analytics and content intelligence for digital media and publishing organizations.Chartbeat is a technology company that specializes in real-time analytics and content intelligence for digital media and publishing organizations.
Founded 2009Austin, United States$39Mlast round Jul 2018 - 20
KickAppsKickApps is a social publishing platform for creating social networks with added features, video players and widgets.KickApps is a social publishing platform for creating social networks with added features, video players and widgets.
Founded 2004New York, United States$39Mlast round Nov 2008 - 21
MediaspectrumMediaspectrum provides a cloud technology platform for mobile advertising, content and publishing.Mediaspectrum provides a cloud technology platform for mobile advertising, content and publishing.
Founded 2001Miami Beach, United States$36Mlast round Jul 2013 - 22
Zinio“Delivering innovative digital magazine content on every device in every country” Zinio brings innovation and inspiration to the world of magazine publishers an“Delivering innovative digital magazine content on every device in every country” Zinio brings innovation and inspiration to the world of magazine publishers an
Founded 2001Barcelona, United States$35Mlast round Nov 2011 - 23Perfect MarketPerfect Market provides digital-publishing software solutions for increasing traffic, engagement and revenue on websites.
Perfect Market provides digital-publishing software solutions for increasing traffic, engagement and revenue on websites.
Founded 2007Pasadena, United States$31Mlast round Jan 2011 - 24Playnatic EntertainmentPlaynatic Entertainment is a game publishing company focused on self-developed, and localized games and web services for on-line players.
Playnatic Entertainment is a game publishing company focused on self-developed, and localized games and web services for on-line players.
Founded 2009Russia$30Mlast round Mar 2010 - 25
HeraHera is a publisher that publish the greatest commercial fiction available.
Hera is a publisher that publish the greatest commercial fiction available.
Founded 2018-$29Mlast round Jun 2026 - 26
Meteor EntertainmentMeteor Entertainment is a video game publisher and developer founded in 2011.Meteor Entertainment is a video game publisher and developer founded in 2011.
Founded 2011Seattle, United States$28Mlast round Oct 2012 - 27
Pixel ToysPixel Toys is an independent game studio located in Leamington Spa, England, founded in 2012 by industry veterans Andy Wafer and Alex Zoro.Pixel Toys is an independent game studio located in Leamington Spa, England, founded in 2012 by industry veterans Andy Wafer and Alex Zoro.
Founded 2012Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom$27Mlast round May 2024 - 28
Delphi InteractiveDelphi Interactive is a publishing and licensing firm based in Los Angeles, focused on developing and publishing AAA video games.Delphi Interactive is a publishing and licensing firm based in Los Angeles, focused on developing and publishing AAA video games.
Founded 2020Beverly Hills, United States$27Mlast round Aug 2026 - 29
MediaPlatformBrandTV by Brandlive is an enterprise streaming platform focused on enhancing company communications and video publishing.BrandTV by Brandlive is an enterprise streaming platform focused on enhancing company communications and video publishing.
Founded 2005Portland, United States$26Mlast round Aug 2015 - 30
IssuuIssuu, a digital publishing and discovery platform, connects people to content created by publishers sharing the same passion.Issuu, a digital publishing and discovery platform, connects people to content created by publishers sharing the same passion.
Founded 2006Palo Alto, United States$25Mlast round Jul 2014 - 31
ZAPZap!Zap!
Founded 2013Ankara, United States$25Mlast round Aug 2009 - 32
MonkCreators of Monk: the Mobile Magazine, inventors of dashboard publishing, pioneers of the mobile office, publishers of Mad Monks' Guides, Monk on Playboy, and much more.Creators of Monk: the Mobile Magazine, inventors of dashboard publishing, pioneers of the mobile office, publishers of Mad Monks' Guides, Monk on Playboy, and much more.
Founded 1986Los Angeles, United States$25Mlast round May 2026 - 33
NetDevicesNetDevices, associated with Netd Müzik and Netd MCN & Influencer Marketing, is a digital media company based in Istanbul.NetDevices, associated with Netd Müzik and Netd MCN & Influencer Marketing, is a digital media company based in Istanbul.
Founded 2003Sunnyvale, United States$25Mlast round Aug 2005 - 34MagistoMagisto is a platform that provides smart A.I.
Magisto is a platform that provides smart A.I.
Founded 2009Mountain View, United States$23Mlast round Feb 2014 - 35
Happnhappn is the first mobile dating app to use real-time geolocation to help you discover people you’ve crossed paths with in real life.happn is the first mobile dating app to use real-time geolocation to help you discover people you’ve crossed paths with in real life.
Founded 2013Paris, France$22Mlast round Oct 2015 - 36
iUniverseiUniverse.com is a self-publishing company that provides digital publishing infrastructure technology.iUniverse.com is a self-publishing company that provides digital publishing infrastructure technology.
Founded 1999Bloomington, United States$21Mlast round Jan 2001 - 37
LimeLifeLimeLife is a digital media company publishing a women’s lifestyle site.LimeLife is a digital media company publishing a women’s lifestyle site.
Founded 2004Menlo Park, United States$21Mlast round Nov 2009 - 38KidstoneKidstone focused on the publishing of comic and mobile game.
Kidstone focused on the publishing of comic and mobile game.
Founded 2011Hongkou$21Mlast round Apr 2016 - 39
BitsmediaBitsmedia Pte Ltd is a technology company based in Singapore, founded in 2009.Bitsmedia Pte Ltd is a technology company based in Singapore, founded in 2009.
Founded 2009Singapore, Singapore$20Mlast round Dec 2023 - 40
theAudiencetheAudience is a D2C publishing company that publishes multichannel social content.theAudience is a D2C publishing company that publishes multichannel social content.
Founded 2011Los Angeles, United States$20Mlast round Nov 2012 - 41
PopulisPopulis is a media company which provides online publishing and advertising.Populis is a media company which provides online publishing and advertising.
Founded 2004Dublin, Ireland$18Mlast round Jul 2008 - 42
Agave GamesAgave Games is a mobile gaming studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2021 by four experienced game developers.Agave Games is a mobile gaming studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2021 by four experienced game developers.
Founded 2021Istanbul, Türkiye$18Mlast round Dec 2024 - 43
Reloaded Games, Inc.Reloaded Games, Inc.Reloaded Games, Inc.
Founded 2011United States$17Mlast round Sept 2012 - 44
MadboxMadbox is a mobile gaming company based in Paris, specializing in the creation, publishing, and distribution of video games worldwide.Madbox is a mobile gaming company based in Paris, specializing in the creation, publishing, and distribution of video games worldwide.
Founded 2018Paris, France$17Mlast round Oct 2019 - 45
AbacusAbacus is a leading Software as a Service (SaaS) provider with over 20 years of experience, focusing on digital transformation for the B2B publishing sector andAbacus is a leading Software as a Service (SaaS) provider with over 20 years of experience, focusing on digital transformation for the B2B publishing sector and
Founded 1977London, United States$15Mlast round Nov 2025 - 46
LinkbyLinkBy makes your brand famous with cost-per-click press releases sent to the publishing brands.LinkBy makes your brand famous with cost-per-click press releases sent to the publishing brands.
Founded 2020Sydney, Australia$15Mlast round Jul 2025 - 47
Synovo GroupSynovo Group offers digital and software publishing services.Synovo Group offers digital and software publishing services.
Founded 2013STRASBOURG, France$15Mlast round Sept 2024 - 48
ReadzReadz is a California-based technology company founded in 2011, specializing in a cloud-based digital publishing platform.Readz is a California-based technology company founded in 2011, specializing in a cloud-based digital publishing platform.
Founded 2011Los Angeles, United States$14Mlast round Jul 2015 - 49
SupercentSupercent is a mobile game publishing studio and developer based in Seoul, South Korea.Supercent is a mobile game publishing studio and developer based in Seoul, South Korea.
Founded 2021South Korea$13Mlast round Apr 2022 - 50
GlobalComixGlobalComix is a digital comics publishing and distribution platform founded in 2017 by Christopher Carter, who serves as CEO.GlobalComix is a digital comics publishing and distribution platform founded in 2017 by Christopher Carter, who serves as CEO.
Founded 2017New York, United States$13Mlast round Mar 2026
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