# Top 50 Publishing Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded publishing startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $4.5B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**Coda** Coda is a Singapore-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in global payment, commerce, and monetization solutions for digital businesses, particularly](https://millionrounds.com/company/coda) Coda is a Singapore-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in global payment, commerce, and monetization solutions for digital businesses, particularly *Founded* 2011 Singapore, United States **$690M** last round Apr 2024
- 2 [**Automattic** Automattic Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/automattic) Automattic Inc. *Founded* 2005 San Francisco, United States **$617M** last round Sept 2019
- 3 [**Voodoo** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/voodoo) 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* 2013 Paris, India **$517M** last round Aug 2021
- 4 [**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
- 5 [**Vox Media** Vox Media is an operator of an online media publishing agency created to influence editorial properties and premium advertising.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vox-media) Vox Media is an operator of an online media publishing agency created to influence editorial properties and premium advertising. *Founded* 2003 United States **$308M** last round Aug 2015
- 6 [**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
- 7 [**Purch** Purch is a digital publishing and marketplace platform that connects buyers and sellers through detailed product reviews, comparisons, and advanced publisher technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/purch) Purch is a digital publishing and marketplace platform that connects buyers and sellers through detailed product reviews, comparisons, and advanced publisher technology. *Founded* 2003 New York, United States **$176M** last round Jun 2015
- 8 [**Geosign** Geosign is an internet media company focused on online publishing and targeted search.](https://millionrounds.com/company/geosign) Geosign is an internet media company focused on online publishing and targeted search. *Founded* 2000 - **$160M** last round Mar 2007
- 9 [**Substack** Substack is a subscription-based publishing platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/substack) Substack is a subscription-based publishing platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2017 San Francisco, United States **$115M** last round Jan 2026
- 10 [**Medium** Medium is a social publishing network that connects ideas and perspectives on topics that matter.](https://millionrounds.com/company/medium) Medium is a social publishing network that connects ideas and perspectives on topics that matter. *Founded* 2011 San Francisco, United States **$113M** last round Nov 2021
- 11 [**Nudge** Nudge is a communications platform that empowers deskless employees and drives better outcomes for your business.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nudge) Nudge is a communications platform that empowers deskless employees and drives better outcomes for your business. *Founded* 2012 Toronto, United States **$110M** last round Jul 2026
- 12 [**1047 Games** 1047 Games is a video game development studio based in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.](https://millionrounds.com/company/1047-games) 1047 Games is a video game development studio based in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. *Founded* 2016 Zephyr Cove-Round Hill Village, United States **$100M** last round Sept 2021
- 13 [**N3TWORK** Creating, publishing, and scaling the very best in mobile games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/n3twork) Creating, publishing, and scaling the very best in mobile games. *Founded* 2013 San Francisco, United States **$98M** last round May 2022
- 14 [**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
- 15 [**More.com** More.com is an online health, beauty, and wellness store.](https://millionrounds.com/company/more-com) More.com is an online health, beauty, and wellness store. *Founded* 1998 New York, United States **$43M** last round Nov 1999
- 16 [**Cheezburger** Cheezburger is a Seattle-based company that operates a network of social humor websites.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cheezburger) Cheezburger is a Seattle-based company that operates a network of social humor websites. *Founded* 2007 Brooklyn, United States **$42M** last round Feb 2015
- 17 [**HAEGIN** HAEGIN Co., Ltd.](https://millionrounds.com/company/haegin) HAEGIN Co., Ltd. *Founded* 2017 South Korea **$39M** last round May 2022
- 18 [**Kong Studios, Inc.** Kong Studios, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kong-studios-inc) Kong Studios, Inc. *Founded* 2013 Los Angeles, United States **$39M** last round Jul 2025
- 19 [**Chartbeat** Chartbeat is a technology company that specializes in real-time analytics and content intelligence for digital media and publishing organizations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chartbeat) Chartbeat is a technology company that specializes in real-time analytics and content intelligence for digital media and publishing organizations. *Founded* 2009 Austin, United States **$39M** last round Jul 2018
- 20 [**KickApps** KickApps is a social publishing platform for creating social networks with added features, video players and widgets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kickapps) KickApps is a social publishing platform for creating social networks with added features, video players and widgets. *Founded* 2004 New York, United States **$39M** last round Nov 2008
- 21 [**Mediaspectrum** Mediaspectrum provides a cloud technology platform for mobile advertising, content and publishing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mediaspectrum) Mediaspectrum provides a cloud technology platform for mobile advertising, content and publishing. *Founded* 2001 Miami Beach, United States **$36M** last 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/zinio) “Delivering innovative digital magazine content on every device in every country” Zinio brings innovation and inspiration to the world of magazine publishers an *Founded* 2001 Barcelona, United States **$35M** last round Nov 2011
- 23 [**Perfect Market** Perfect Market provides digital-publishing software solutions for increasing traffic, engagement and revenue on websites.](https://millionrounds.com/company/perfect-market) Perfect Market provides digital-publishing software solutions for increasing traffic, engagement and revenue on websites. *Founded* 2007 Pasadena, United States **$31M** last round Jan 2011
- 24 [**Playnatic Entertainment** Playnatic Entertainment is a game publishing company focused on self-developed, and localized games and web services for on-line players.](https://millionrounds.com/company/playnatic-entertainment) Playnatic Entertainment is a game publishing company focused on self-developed, and localized games and web services for on-line players. *Founded* 2009 Russia **$30M** last round Mar 2010
- 25 [**Hera** Hera is a publisher that publish the greatest commercial fiction available.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hera) Hera is a publisher that publish the greatest commercial fiction available. *Founded* 2018 - **$29M** last round Jun 2026
- 26 [**Meteor Entertainment** Meteor Entertainment is a video game publisher and developer founded in 2011.](https://millionrounds.com/company/meteor-entertainment) Meteor Entertainment is a video game publisher and developer founded in 2011. *Founded* 2011 Seattle, United States **$28M** last round Oct 2012
- 27 [**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
- 28 [**Delphi Interactive** Delphi Interactive is a publishing and licensing firm based in Los Angeles, focused on developing and publishing AAA video games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/delphi-interactive) Delphi Interactive is a publishing and licensing firm based in Los Angeles, focused on developing and publishing AAA video games. *Founded* 2020 Beverly Hills, United States **$27M** last round Aug 2026
- 29 [**MediaPlatform** BrandTV by Brandlive is an enterprise streaming platform focused on enhancing company communications and video publishing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mediaplatform) BrandTV by Brandlive is an enterprise streaming platform focused on enhancing company communications and video publishing. *Founded* 2005 Portland, United States **$26M** last round Aug 2015
- 30 [**Issuu** Issuu, a digital publishing and discovery platform, connects people to content created by publishers sharing the same passion.](https://millionrounds.com/company/issuu) Issuu, a digital publishing and discovery platform, connects people to content created by publishers sharing the same passion. *Founded* 2006 Palo Alto, United States **$25M** last round Jul 2014
- 31 [**ZAP** Zap!](https://millionrounds.com/company/zap) Zap! *Founded* 2013 Ankara, United States **$25M** last round Aug 2009
- 32 [**Monk** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/monk) 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* 1986 Los Angeles, United States **$25M** last round May 2026
- 33 [**NetDevices** NetDevices, associated with Netd Müzik and Netd MCN & Influencer Marketing, is a digital media company based in Istanbul.](https://millionrounds.com/company/netdevices) NetDevices, associated with Netd Müzik and Netd MCN & Influencer Marketing, is a digital media company based in Istanbul. *Founded* 2003 Sunnyvale, United States **$25M** last round Aug 2005
- 34 [**Magisto** Magisto is a platform that provides smart A.I.](https://millionrounds.com/company/magisto) Magisto is a platform that provides smart A.I. *Founded* 2009 Mountain View, United States **$23M** last round Feb 2014
- 35 [**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
- 36 [**iUniverse** iUniverse.com is a self-publishing company that provides digital publishing infrastructure technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iuniverse) iUniverse.com is a self-publishing company that provides digital publishing infrastructure technology. *Founded* 1999 Bloomington, United States **$21M** last round Jan 2001
- 37 [**LimeLife** LimeLife is a digital media company publishing a women’s lifestyle site.](https://millionrounds.com/company/limelife) LimeLife is a digital media company publishing a women’s lifestyle site. *Founded* 2004 Menlo Park, United States **$21M** last round Nov 2009
- 38 [**Kidstone** Kidstone focused on the publishing of comic and mobile game.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kidstone) Kidstone focused on the publishing of comic and mobile game. *Founded* 2011 Hongkou **$21M** last round Apr 2016
- 39 [**Bitsmedia** Bitsmedia Pte Ltd is a technology company based in Singapore, founded in 2009.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bitsmedia) Bitsmedia Pte Ltd is a technology company based in Singapore, founded in 2009. *Founded* 2009 Singapore, Singapore **$20M** last round Dec 2023
- 40 [**theAudience** theAudience is a D2C publishing company that publishes multichannel social content.](https://millionrounds.com/company/theaudience) theAudience is a D2C publishing company that publishes multichannel social content. *Founded* 2011 Los Angeles, United States **$20M** last round Nov 2012
- 41 [**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
- 42 [**Agave Games** Agave Games is a mobile gaming studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2021 by four experienced game developers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agave-games) Agave Games is a mobile gaming studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2021 by four experienced game developers. *Founded* 2021 Istanbul, Türkiye **$18M** last round Dec 2024
- 43 [**Reloaded Games, Inc.** Reloaded Games, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reloaded-games-inc) Reloaded Games, Inc. *Founded* 2011 United States **$17M** last round Sept 2012
- 44 [**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
- 45 [**Abacus** Abacus 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/abacus) Abacus 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* 1977 London, United States **$15M** last round Nov 2025
- 46 [**Linkby** LinkBy makes your brand famous with cost-per-click press releases sent to the publishing brands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/linkby) LinkBy makes your brand famous with cost-per-click press releases sent to the publishing brands. *Founded* 2020 Sydney, Australia **$15M** last round Jul 2025
- 47 [**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
- 48 [**Readz** Readz is a California-based technology company founded in 2011, specializing in a cloud-based digital publishing platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/readz) Readz is a California-based technology company founded in 2011, specializing in a cloud-based digital publishing platform. *Founded* 2011 Los Angeles, United States **$14M** last round Jul 2015
- 49 [**Supercent** Supercent is a mobile game publishing studio and developer based in Seoul, South Korea.](https://millionrounds.com/company/supercent) Supercent is a mobile game publishing studio and developer based in Seoul, South Korea. *Founded* 2021 South Korea **$13M** last round Apr 2022
- 50 [**GlobalComix** GlobalComix is a digital comics publishing and distribution platform founded in 2017 by Christopher Carter, who serves as CEO.](https://millionrounds.com/company/globalcomix) GlobalComix is a digital comics publishing and distribution platform founded in 2017 by Christopher Carter, who serves as CEO. *Founded* 2017 New York, United States **$13M** last round Mar 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

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