When was CARLSEN founded?

CARLSEN was founded in 1953 and raised its 1st funding round 70 years after it was founded.

Where is CARLSEN located?

CARLSEN is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.

How many employees does CARLSEN have?

As of Sep 30, 2026, the latest employee count at CARLSEN is 236.

Is CARLSEN a funded company?

CARLSEN is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Grant (prize money) round on Jul 28, 2023.

When was the latest funding round of CARLSEN?

CARLSEN's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Jul 28, 2023, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does CARLSEN rank among its competitors?

CARLSEN ranks 8th amongst 152 active competitors, of which 2 are funded. It stands 8th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was CARLSEN, which secured $107K in Jul, 2023.

Who are the top competitors of CARLSEN?

CARLSEN's top competitors include Penguin Random House, VIZ Media and HarperCollins. Among them, CARLSEN secured the most recent funding round in July, 2023.

CARLSEN - 2026 Company Profile, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Publisher and distributor of children's books, manga, and comics. It offers a wide selection of titles across various genres, including fantasy, romance, and realistic fiction. The company also publishes comics featuring popular characters and produces educational materials for schools and kindergartens. Its catalog includes well-known series and individual titles, catering to a broad age range. Distribution channels encompass an online shop and potentially other retail partnerships.

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Key Metrics

Founded Year

1953

Location

Hamburg, Germany

Stage

Funding Raised

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Jul 28, 2023, $*****

Investors

Europa

Ranked

8^th among 152 active competitors

Employee Count

236 as on Sep 30, 2026

Similar Companies

Penguin Random House & 165 more

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CARLSEN has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Jul 28, 2023 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. CARLSEN has 1 institutional investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of CARLSEN:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jul 28, 2023	3040742	Grant (prize money)	5946314	8582847	4628304	5654205

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CARLSEN's employee count trend

CARLSEN has 236 employees as of Sep 26. Here is CARLSEN's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of CARLSEN include Penguin Random House, VIZ Media and HarperCollins. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of CARLSEN, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Penguin Random House 1927, New York City (United States), Acquired	Publisher and distributor of books for children and adults	-	-	72/100
2nd	VIZ Media 1994, San Francisco (United States), Unfunded	Publisher and distributor of manga, anime, and related entertainment	-	-	59/100
3rd	HarperCollins 1817, New York City (United States), Unfunded	World-leading book publisher offering diverse genres and formats	-	-	52/100
4th	W W Norton & Company 1923, New York City (United States), Early Stage	Supplier of spare parts for construction and agricultural machinery	$1.91M	-	47/100
5th	Simon & Schuster 1924, New York City (United States), Acquired	Premier destination for new book releases, bestsellers, and author information	-	CBS Corporation	47/100
6th	Penguin Publishing Group 1935, New York City (United States), Unfunded	Publisher of trade and mass-market books	-	-	45/100
7th	Blackstone Publishing 1987, Ashland (United States), Acquired	Publisher of print and audio books across multiple genres	-	-	44/100
8th	CARLSEN 1953, Hamburg (Germany), Funding Raised	Publisher and distributor of children's books, manga, and comics	-	Europa	43/100
9th	Sourcebooks 1987, Naperville (United States), Unfunded	Provider of animatics and storyboards for advertising and media	-	-	43/100
10th	Gyldendal 1770, Copenhagen (Denmark), Public	Publisher of fiction, non-fiction, and educational materials	-	Chr. Augustinus Factories	42/100