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Publishing startups in Europe
95 publishing startups in Europe have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $873M between them, with the United Kingdom the most common home.
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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 - 2
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 - 3TraceArtist 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 - 4
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 - 5
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 - 6
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 - 7
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 - 8
Synovo GroupSynovo Group offers digital and software publishing services.Synovo Group offers digital and software publishing services.
Founded 2013STRASBOURG, France$15Mlast round Sept 2024 - 9
AuddyAuddy is a London-based audio and podcast publishing company that connects brands, organizations, and creators with targeted audiences through innovative audio solutions.Auddy is a London-based audio and podcast publishing company that connects brands, organizations, and creators with targeted audiences through innovative audio solutions.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Feb 2025 - 10WokupWokup offers multi-platform document publishing software solution.
Wokup offers multi-platform document publishing software solution.
Founded 2000France$12Mlast round Jan 2002 - 11
QuietQuiet is a Paris-based app publishing, acquisition, and creation company focused on empowering creators and enhancing consumer applications.Quiet is a Paris-based app publishing, acquisition, and creation company focused on empowering creators and enhancing consumer applications.
Founded 2022Paris, France$12Mlast round Sept 2026 - 12
Mrs WordsmithMrs Wordsmith is a London-based educational technology and publishing startup focused on enhancing literacy learning for children through engaging visual contenMrs Wordsmith is a London-based educational technology and publishing startup focused on enhancing literacy learning for children through engaging visual conten
Founded 2015London, United Kingdom$11Mlast round Oct 2018 - 13
NaturalMotionNaturalMotion is a software company creating and publishing social mobile games for iOS and Android.NaturalMotion is a software company creating and publishing social mobile games for iOS and Android.
Founded 2001London, United Kingdom$11Mlast round Jun 2012 - 14
BeautystackBeautystack is a London-based marketplace app and social publishing platform founded in 2017 by Sharmadean Reid.Beautystack is a London-based marketplace app and social publishing platform founded in 2017 by Sharmadean Reid.
Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$8.8Mlast round May 2023 - 15
Cortona3DCortona3D is a software company founded in 2000, based in Malahide, Co.Cortona3D is a software company founded in 2000, based in Malahide, Co.
Founded 1989Malahide, Ireland$8.5Mlast round Dec 2008 - 16
110 Industries110 Industries is a private entertainment company founded in 2017, specializing in the development, publishing, and distribution of AAA video games and music.110 Industries is a private entertainment company founded in 2017, specializing in the development, publishing, and distribution of AAA video games and music.
Founded 2017Tolochenaz, Switzerland$7.0Mlast round May 2022 - 17
UpsideoUpsideo is a software publishing company for finance professionals.Upsideo is a software publishing company for finance professionals.
Founded 2011Paris, France$5.9Mlast round Jul 2021 - 18
AudioBooAudioboo is a news publishing agency that keeps its readers up to date with the latest tech, business, and entertainment news.Audioboo is a news publishing agency that keeps its readers up to date with the latest tech, business, and entertainment news.
Founded -Bakersfield, United Kingdom$5.6Mlast round Mar 2014 - 19
SplitzySplitzy Ltd is a UK-based private limited company that specializes in software publishing.Splitzy Ltd is a UK-based private limited company that specializes in software publishing.
Founded 2023London, United Kingdom$5.4Mlast round Feb 2024 - 20
PhotoBoxPhotoBox is Europe's leading community for sharing, printing and personal publishing with over 30 million members.PhotoBox is Europe's leading community for sharing, printing and personal publishing with over 30 million members.
Founded 2000London, United Kingdom$5.0Mlast round Jul 2007 - 21
PeerPlayPeerPlay, officially known as Studio PeerPlay Games Ltd., is a mobile gaming startup based in Tel Aviv, Israel.PeerPlay, officially known as Studio PeerPlay Games Ltd., is a mobile gaming startup based in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Founded 2022Kyiv, Ukraine$5.0Mlast round Jan 2023 - 22
t2.worldt2.world is a decentralized social writing and publishing platform that focuses on long-form content and on-chain economics.t2.world is a decentralized social writing and publishing platform that focuses on long-form content and on-chain economics.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$3.4Mlast round May 2022 - 23
Order of MetaOrder of Meta is a game studio based in Helsinki/Espoo, Finland, founded in 2021.Order of Meta is a game studio based in Helsinki/Espoo, Finland, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Espoo, Finland$3.3Mlast round Jan 2024 - 24
YellowKornerYellowKorner is a French art photography publishing company founded in 2006 by Alexandre de Metz and Paul-Antoine Briat.YellowKorner is a French art photography publishing company founded in 2006 by Alexandre de Metz and Paul-Antoine Briat.
Founded 2006Paris, France$3.2Mlast round Mar 2014 - 25
Welbeck Publishing GroupWelbeck Publishing Group focus on illustrated non-fiction and children’s books for the co-edition market.Welbeck Publishing Group focus on illustrated non-fiction and children’s books for the co-edition market.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$3.2Mlast round Oct 2020 - 26
MobibaseMobibase is engaged in publishing television and video on demand channels for internet-connected devices.
Mobibase is engaged in publishing television and video on demand channels for internet-connected devices.
Founded 2002Sophia Antipolis, France$3.2Mlast round Apr 2007 - 27
4books4books is an Italian edutech and digital publishing platform founded in 2017 by Marco Montemagno and Paolo Barberis.4books is an Italian edutech and digital publishing platform founded in 2017 by Marco Montemagno and Paolo Barberis.
Founded 2018Milan, Italy$2.9Mlast round Jun 2021 - 28
InterAtlasDécouvrez des destinations uniques avec Interatlas, votre guide de voyage et de tourisme expert.Découvrez des destinations uniques avec Interatlas, votre guide de voyage et de tourisme expert.
Founded 1997Limoges, France$2.7Mlast round Jun 2007 - 29
LifeBookLifeBook is a UK-based startup offering professionally written autobiographies as gifts for friends and family members.LifeBook is a UK-based startup offering professionally written autobiographies as gifts for friends and family members.
Founded 2010Godalming, United Kingdom$2.5Mlast round Sept 2012 - 30
PandacraftPandacraft provides an innovative and educational offline and online experience for children with their parents on a subscription basis.Pandacraft provides an innovative and educational offline and online experience for children with their parents on a subscription basis.
Founded 2013Paris, France$2.5Mlast round Oct 2015 - 31
Colossi GamesColossi Games is a mobile game studio based in Limassol, Cyprus, founded in 2020.Colossi Games is a mobile game studio based in Limassol, Cyprus, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Limassol, Cyprus$2.5Mlast round Feb 2021 - 32
BerylThe UK's leading micromobility companyThe UK's leading micromobility company
Founded 2012London, United Kingdom$2.4Mlast round Feb 2023 - 33
PanivoxPanivox is an Editor, Player and Publishing Platform for interactive titles.Panivox is an Editor, Player and Publishing Platform for interactive titles.
Founded 2020Warwick, United Kingdom$2.2Mlast round Sept 2022 - 34
DashbookDashBook is a Paris-based publishing house that focuses on transforming popular social media content into published books.DashBook is a Paris-based publishing house that focuses on transforming popular social media content into published books.
Founded -Paris, France$2.1Mlast round Dec 2024 - 35
FirestokeFirestoke Games is an independent publisher of PC and console games based in Edinburgh, Scotland.Firestoke Games is an independent publisher of PC and console games based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Founded 2021Edinburgh, United Kingdom$2.1Mlast round May 2022 - 36
NovathingsNovathings is a French company founded in 2014 by experts in web, telecom, and software publishing.Novathings is a French company founded in 2014 by experts in web, telecom, and software publishing.
Founded 2014Saint-Cannat, France$2.1Mlast round Apr 2017 - 37
AMAKA StudioAMAKA Studio is a London-based creative marketplace and social publishing platform that connects global businesses with Africa’s top 1% of vetted creative talent.AMAKA Studio is a London-based creative marketplace and social publishing platform that connects global businesses with Africa’s top 1% of vetted creative talent.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$2.0Mlast round Oct 2024 - 38
ConmioConmio was a mobile services and enterprise software company founded in 2002, with headquarters in New York City and Helsinki.Conmio was a mobile services and enterprise software company founded in 2002, with headquarters in New York City and Helsinki.
Founded 2002New York, Finland$2.0Mlast round Jan 2010 - 39
WebjamWebjam provides social publishing and engagement solutions that enable companies to manage their internal and external online reputation.Webjam provides social publishing and engagement solutions that enable companies to manage their internal and external online reputation.
Founded 2006Surbiton, United Kingdom$2.0Mlast round Mar 2007 - 40
GrabyoGrabyo is the premium video editing and publishing platform built for live, social and mobile.Grabyo is the premium video editing and publishing platform built for live, social and mobile.
Founded 2013London, United Kingdom$2.0Mlast round Nov 2014 - 41
United RobotsUnited Robots is a Swedish technology company based in Malmö, founded in 2015.United Robots is a Swedish technology company based in Malmö, founded in 2015.
Founded 2015Malmoe, Sweden$1.8Mlast round Jul 2021 - 42
DillyhubDillyhub is an all-in-one creator platform designed to assist artists and comic creators in publishing, distributing, and monetizing their digital content.Dillyhub is an all-in-one creator platform designed to assist artists and comic creators in publishing, distributing, and monetizing their digital content.
Founded 2018Amstelveen, Netherlands$1.8Mlast round Jan 2021 - 43
AquafadasAquafadas is a software provider for digital publishing and other desktop applications.Aquafadas is a software provider for digital publishing and other desktop applications.
Founded 2006France$1.8Mlast round Nov 2009 - 44
8SEC8SEC is an international entertainment company based in France that focuses on the development and publishing of mobile games.8SEC is an international entertainment company based in France that focuses on the development and publishing of mobile games.
Founded 2015Lyon, France$1.6Mlast round Jan 2024 - 45BibblioA digital publishing content recommendation technology to increase user engagement, grow revenues and drive new audiences.
A digital publishing content recommendation technology to increase user engagement, grow revenues and drive new audiences.
Founded 2014London, United Kingdom$1.5Mlast round Jul 2017 - 46
YoubooxYouboox est le premier service de streaming de livres numériques à destination du grand public en France.Youboox est le premier service de streaming de livres numériques à destination du grand public en France.
Founded 2011Paris, France$1.4Mlast round Sept 2013 - 47StreamienceStreamience is a technical and creative service enabling a new type of media experience.
Streamience is a technical and creative service enabling a new type of media experience.
Founded 2012Stockholm, Sweden$1.4Mlast round Nov 2017 - 48
BOOKR KidsBOOKR Kids is an edtech and digital publishing company based in Budapest, Hungary, founded in 2015 by Dorka Horvath and Dani Karanyi.BOOKR Kids is an edtech and digital publishing company based in Budapest, Hungary, founded in 2015 by Dorka Horvath and Dani Karanyi.
Founded 2015Budapest, Hungary$1.2Mlast round Sept 2021 - 49
Edition DigitalEdition Digital is a private limited company based in the United Kingdom, specializing in digital publishing software.Edition Digital is a private limited company based in the United Kingdom, specializing in digital publishing software.
Founded 2008Beaconsfield, United Kingdom$1.2Mlast round Jan 2015 - 50
DubmeDubme helps content creators and media companies extend their reach by dubbing and publishing content into new languagesDubme helps content creators and media companies extend their reach by dubbing and publishing content into new languages
Founded 2023Madrid, Spain$1.1Mlast round Jun 2024
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