# Top 50 Publishing Startups in Europe by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded publishing startups in Europe, ranked by total funding raised: $873M combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/publishing-startups-europe (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Rekodi Music** Rekodi Music is a music publishing company based out of 15 - 19 Cavendish Place, London, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rekodi-music) Rekodi Music is a music publishing company based out of 15 - 19 Cavendish Place, London, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$347M** last round Jun 2025
- 2 [**Comet Software** Comet Software is a business software publishing company that helps businesses achieve autonomy and independence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/comet-software) Comet Software is a business software publishing company that helps businesses achieve autonomy and independence. *Founded* 2023 Paris, France **$202M** last round Jul 2026
- 3 [**Trace** Artist led curation and publishing project concerned mainly with photography.](https://millionrounds.com/company/trace) Artist led curation and publishing project concerned mainly with photography. *Founded* 2000 United Kingdom **$54M** last round Feb 2026
- 4 [**Pixel Toys** Pixel Toys is an independent game studio located in Leamington Spa, England, founded in 2012 by industry veterans Andy Wafer and Alex Zoro.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pixel-toys) Pixel Toys is an independent game studio located in Leamington Spa, England, founded in 2012 by industry veterans Andy Wafer and Alex Zoro. *Founded* 2012 Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom **$27M** last round May 2024
- 5 [**Happn** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/happn) 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* 2013 Paris, France **$22M** last round Oct 2015
- 6 [**Populis** Populis is a media company which provides online publishing and advertising.](https://millionrounds.com/company/populis) Populis is a media company which provides online publishing and advertising. *Founded* 2004 Dublin, Ireland **$18M** last round Jul 2008
- 7 [**Madbox** Madbox is a mobile gaming company based in Paris, specializing in the creation, publishing, and distribution of video games worldwide.](https://millionrounds.com/company/madbox) Madbox is a mobile gaming company based in Paris, specializing in the creation, publishing, and distribution of video games worldwide. *Founded* 2018 Paris, France **$17M** last round Oct 2019
- 8 [**Synovo Group** Synovo Group offers digital and software publishing services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/synovo-group) Synovo Group offers digital and software publishing services. *Founded* 2013 STRASBOURG, France **$15M** last round Sept 2024
- 9 [**Auddy** Auddy is a London-based audio and podcast publishing company that connects brands, organizations, and creators with targeted audiences through innovative audio solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/auddy) Auddy is a London-based audio and podcast publishing company that connects brands, organizations, and creators with targeted audiences through innovative audio solutions. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Feb 2025
- 10 [**Wokup** Wokup offers multi-platform document publishing software solution.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wokup) Wokup offers multi-platform document publishing software solution. *Founded* 2000 France **$12M** last round Jan 2002
- 11 [**Quiet** Quiet is a Paris-based app publishing, acquisition, and creation company focused on empowering creators and enhancing consumer applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quiet) Quiet is a Paris-based app publishing, acquisition, and creation company focused on empowering creators and enhancing consumer applications. *Founded* 2022 Paris, France **$12M** last round Sept 2026
- 12 [**Mrs Wordsmith** Mrs Wordsmith is a London-based educational technology and publishing startup focused on enhancing literacy learning for children through engaging visual conten](https://millionrounds.com/company/mrs-wordsmith) Mrs Wordsmith is a London-based educational technology and publishing startup focused on enhancing literacy learning for children through engaging visual conten *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Oct 2018
- 13 [**NaturalMotion** NaturalMotion is a software company creating and publishing social mobile games for iOS and Android.](https://millionrounds.com/company/naturalmotion) NaturalMotion is a software company creating and publishing social mobile games for iOS and Android. *Founded* 2001 London, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Jun 2012
- 14 [**Beautystack** Beautystack is a London-based marketplace app and social publishing platform founded in 2017 by Sharmadean Reid.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beautystack) Beautystack is a London-based marketplace app and social publishing platform founded in 2017 by Sharmadean Reid. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$8.8M** last round May 2023
- 15 [**Cortona3D** Cortona3D is a software company founded in 2000, based in Malahide, Co.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cortona3d) Cortona3D is a software company founded in 2000, based in Malahide, Co. *Founded* 1989 Malahide, Ireland **$8.5M** last round Dec 2008
- 16 [**110 Industries** 110 Industries is a private entertainment company founded in 2017, specializing in the development, publishing, and distribution of AAA video games and music.](https://millionrounds.com/company/110-industries) 110 Industries is a private entertainment company founded in 2017, specializing in the development, publishing, and distribution of AAA video games and music. *Founded* 2017 Tolochenaz, Switzerland **$7.0M** last round May 2022
- 17 [**Upsideo** Upsideo is a software publishing company for finance professionals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/upsideo) Upsideo is a software publishing company for finance professionals. *Founded* 2011 Paris, France **$5.9M** last round Jul 2021
- 18 [**AudioBoo** Audioboo is a news publishing agency that keeps its readers up to date with the latest tech, business, and entertainment news.](https://millionrounds.com/company/audioboo) 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 **$5.6M** last round Mar 2014
- 19 [**Splitzy** Splitzy Ltd is a UK-based private limited company that specializes in software publishing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/splitzy) Splitzy Ltd is a UK-based private limited company that specializes in software publishing. *Founded* 2023 London, United Kingdom **$5.4M** last round Feb 2024
- 20 [**PhotoBox** PhotoBox is Europe's leading community for sharing, printing and personal publishing with over 30 million members.](https://millionrounds.com/company/photobox) PhotoBox is Europe's leading community for sharing, printing and personal publishing with over 30 million members. *Founded* 2000 London, United Kingdom **$5.0M** last round Jul 2007
- 21 [**PeerPlay** PeerPlay, officially known as Studio PeerPlay Games Ltd., is a mobile gaming startup based in Tel Aviv, Israel.](https://millionrounds.com/company/peerplay) PeerPlay, officially known as Studio PeerPlay Games Ltd., is a mobile gaming startup based in Tel Aviv, Israel. *Founded* 2022 Kyiv, Ukraine **$5.0M** last round Jan 2023
- 22 [**t2.world** t2.world is a decentralized social writing and publishing platform that focuses on long-form content and on-chain economics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/t2-world) t2.world is a decentralized social writing and publishing platform that focuses on long-form content and on-chain economics. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$3.4M** last round May 2022
- 23 [**Order of Meta** Order of Meta is a game studio based in Helsinki/Espoo, Finland, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/order-of-meta) Order of Meta is a game studio based in Helsinki/Espoo, Finland, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Espoo, Finland **$3.3M** last round Jan 2024
- 24 [**YellowKorner** YellowKorner is a French art photography publishing company founded in 2006 by Alexandre de Metz and Paul-Antoine Briat.](https://millionrounds.com/company/yellowkorner) YellowKorner is a French art photography publishing company founded in 2006 by Alexandre de Metz and Paul-Antoine Briat. *Founded* 2006 Paris, France **$3.2M** last round Mar 2014
- 25 [**Welbeck Publishing Group** Welbeck Publishing Group focus on illustrated non-fiction and children’s books for the co-edition market.](https://millionrounds.com/company/welbeck-publishing-group) Welbeck Publishing Group focus on illustrated non-fiction and children’s books for the co-edition market. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$3.2M** last round Oct 2020
- 26 [**Mobibase** Mobibase is engaged in publishing television and video on demand channels for internet-connected devices.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mobibase) Mobibase is engaged in publishing television and video on demand channels for internet-connected devices. *Founded* 2002 Sophia Antipolis, France **$3.2M** last round Apr 2007
- 27 [**4books** 4books is an Italian edutech and digital publishing platform founded in 2017 by Marco Montemagno and Paolo Barberis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/4books) 4books is an Italian edutech and digital publishing platform founded in 2017 by Marco Montemagno and Paolo Barberis. *Founded* 2018 Milan, Italy **$2.9M** last round Jun 2021
- 28 [**InterAtlas** Découvrez des destinations uniques avec Interatlas, votre guide de voyage et de tourisme expert.](https://millionrounds.com/company/interatlas) Découvrez des destinations uniques avec Interatlas, votre guide de voyage et de tourisme expert. *Founded* 1997 Limoges, France **$2.7M** last round Jun 2007
- 29 [**LifeBook** LifeBook is a UK-based startup offering professionally written autobiographies as gifts for friends and family members.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lifebook) LifeBook is a UK-based startup offering professionally written autobiographies as gifts for friends and family members. *Founded* 2010 Godalming, United Kingdom **$2.5M** last round Sept 2012
- 30 [**Pandacraft** Pandacraft provides an innovative and educational offline and online experience for children with their parents on a subscription basis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pandacraft) Pandacraft provides an innovative and educational offline and online experience for children with their parents on a subscription basis. *Founded* 2013 Paris, France **$2.5M** last round Oct 2015
- 31 [**Colossi Games** Colossi Games is a mobile game studio based in Limassol, Cyprus, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/colossi-games) Colossi Games is a mobile game studio based in Limassol, Cyprus, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Limassol, Cyprus **$2.5M** last round Feb 2021
- 32 [**Beryl** The UK's leading micromobility company](https://millionrounds.com/company/beryl) The UK's leading micromobility company *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$2.4M** last round Feb 2023
- 33 [**Panivox** Panivox is an Editor, Player and Publishing Platform for interactive titles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/panivox) Panivox is an Editor, Player and Publishing Platform for interactive titles. *Founded* 2020 Warwick, United Kingdom **$2.2M** last round Sept 2022
- 34 [**Dashbook** DashBook is a Paris-based publishing house that focuses on transforming popular social media content into published books.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dashbook) DashBook is a Paris-based publishing house that focuses on transforming popular social media content into published books. *Founded* - Paris, France **$2.1M** last round Dec 2024
- 35 [**Firestoke** Firestoke Games is an independent publisher of PC and console games based in Edinburgh, Scotland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/firestoke) Firestoke Games is an independent publisher of PC and console games based in Edinburgh, Scotland. *Founded* 2021 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$2.1M** last round May 2022
- 36 [**Novathings** Novathings is a French company founded in 2014 by experts in web, telecom, and software publishing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/novathings) Novathings is a French company founded in 2014 by experts in web, telecom, and software publishing. *Founded* 2014 Saint-Cannat, France **$2.1M** last round Apr 2017
- 37 [**AMAKA Studio** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amaka-studio) 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* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$2.0M** last round Oct 2024
- 38 [**Conmio** Conmio was a mobile services and enterprise software company founded in 2002, with headquarters in New York City and Helsinki.](https://millionrounds.com/company/conmio) Conmio was a mobile services and enterprise software company founded in 2002, with headquarters in New York City and Helsinki. *Founded* 2002 New York, Finland **$2.0M** last round Jan 2010
- 39 [**Webjam** Webjam provides social publishing and engagement solutions that enable companies to manage their internal and external online reputation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/webjam) Webjam provides social publishing and engagement solutions that enable companies to manage their internal and external online reputation. *Founded* 2006 Surbiton, United Kingdom **$2.0M** last round Mar 2007
- 40 [**Grabyo** Grabyo is the premium video editing and publishing platform built for live, social and mobile.](https://millionrounds.com/company/grabyo) Grabyo is the premium video editing and publishing platform built for live, social and mobile. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$2.0M** last round Nov 2014
- 41 [**United Robots** United Robots is a Swedish technology company based in Malmö, founded in 2015.](https://millionrounds.com/company/united-robots) United Robots is a Swedish technology company based in Malmö, founded in 2015. *Founded* 2015 Malmoe, Sweden **$1.8M** last round Jul 2021
- 42 [**Dillyhub** Dillyhub is an all-in-one creator platform designed to assist artists and comic creators in publishing, distributing, and monetizing their digital content.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dillyhub) Dillyhub is an all-in-one creator platform designed to assist artists and comic creators in publishing, distributing, and monetizing their digital content. *Founded* 2018 Amstelveen, Netherlands **$1.8M** last round Jan 2021
- 43 [**Aquafadas** Aquafadas is a software provider for digital publishing and other desktop applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aquafadas) Aquafadas is a software provider for digital publishing and other desktop applications. *Founded* 2006 France **$1.8M** last round Nov 2009
- 44 [**8SEC** 8SEC is an international entertainment company based in France that focuses on the development and publishing of mobile games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/8sec) 8SEC is an international entertainment company based in France that focuses on the development and publishing of mobile games. *Founded* 2015 Lyon, France **$1.6M** last round Jan 2024
- 45 [**Bibblio** A digital publishing content recommendation technology to increase user engagement, grow revenues and drive new audiences.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bibblio) A digital publishing content recommendation technology to increase user engagement, grow revenues and drive new audiences. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$1.5M** last round Jul 2017
- 46 [**Youboox** Youboox est le premier service de streaming de livres numériques à destination du grand public en France.](https://millionrounds.com/company/youboox) Youboox est le premier service de streaming de livres numériques à destination du grand public en France. *Founded* 2011 Paris, France **$1.4M** last round Sept 2013
- 47 [**Streamience** Streamience is a technical and creative service enabling a new type of media experience.](https://millionrounds.com/company/streamience) Streamience is a technical and creative service enabling a new type of media experience. *Founded* 2012 Stockholm, Sweden **$1.4M** last round Nov 2017
- 48 [**BOOKR Kids** BOOKR Kids is an edtech and digital publishing company based in Budapest, Hungary, founded in 2015 by Dorka Horvath and Dani Karanyi.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bookr-kids) BOOKR Kids is an edtech and digital publishing company based in Budapest, Hungary, founded in 2015 by Dorka Horvath and Dani Karanyi. *Founded* 2015 Budapest, Hungary **$1.2M** last round Sept 2021
- 49 [**Edition Digital** Edition Digital is a private limited company based in the United Kingdom, specializing in digital publishing software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/edition-digital) Edition Digital is a private limited company based in the United Kingdom, specializing in digital publishing software. *Founded* 2008 Beaconsfield, United Kingdom **$1.2M** last round Jan 2015
- 50 [**Dubme** Dubme helps content creators and media companies extend their reach by dubbing and publishing content into new languages](https://millionrounds.com/company/dubme) Dubme helps content creators and media companies extend their reach by dubbing and publishing content into new languages *Founded* 2023 Madrid, Spain **$1.1M** last round Jun 2024

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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