When was HarperCollins founded?

HarperCollins was founded in 1817.

Where is HarperCollins located?

HarperCollins is headquartered in New York City, United States.

How many employees does HarperCollins have?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the latest employee count at HarperCollins is 4372.

Where does HarperCollins rank among its competitors?

HarperCollins ranks 2nd amongst 150 active competitors, of which 2 are funded. It stands 4th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Leadstart Publishing, which secured $429K in Apr, 2019.

Who are the top competitors of HarperCollins?

HarperCollins' top competitors include Penguin Random House, VIZ Media and Simon & Schuster. Among them, Leadstart Publishing secured the most recent funding round in April, 2019.

HarperCollins - 2026 Company Profile, Team & Competitors

HarperCollins is an unfunded company based in New York City (United States), founded in 1817 by Rose Sandy. It operates as a World-leading book publisher offering diverse genres and formats. HarperCollins has not raised any funding yet. The company has 150 active competitors, including 2 funded and 13 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Penguin Random House, VIZ Media and Simon & Schuster.

Company Details

World-leading book publisher offering diverse genres and formats. They provide a wide array of books, audiobooks, and digital content for readers of all ages. Their offerings span from fiction and non-fiction to children's literature and educational resources. They focus on delivering engaging stories and valuable information through various imprints and brands. They offer Bestsellers, New Releases, Coming Soon, Audiobooks, Books for Kids, Books for Tweens, Book Club Girl, Large Print Editions, HarperCollins Focus, Banned & Challenged Books. They have a cart for online shopping and offer deals and promotions. They also provide resources for educators, librarians, and book clubs.

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Founded Year

1817

Location

New York City, United States

Stage

Unfunded

Ranked

2^nd among 150 active competitors

Employee Count

4,372 as on Jul 31, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

HMH Books & 3 more

Similar Companies

Penguin Random House & 163 more

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HarperCollins has not raised any funding rounds yet.

The founders of HarperCollins is Rose Sandy. Charlie Redmayne is the CEO of HarperCollins.

Here are the details of HarperCollins' key team members:

Rose Sandy: Publishing Director, Harper NonFiction, HarperCollins Author and Design Academy of HarperCollins.

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HarperCollins' employee count trend

HarperCollins has 4,372 employees as of Jul 26. Here is HarperCollins's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of HarperCollins include Penguin Random House, VIZ Media and Simon & Schuster. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of HarperCollins, 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	-	-	67/100
2nd	HarperCollins 1817, New York City (United States), Unfunded	World-leading book publisher offering diverse genres and formats	-	-	52/100
3rd	VIZ Media 1994, San Francisco (United States), Unfunded	Publisher and distributor of manga, anime, and related entertainment	-	-	47/100
4th	Simon & Schuster 1924, New York City (United States), Acquired	Premier destination for new book releases, bestsellers, and author information	-	CBS Corporation	47/100
5th	Penguin Publishing Group 1935, New York City (United States), Unfunded	Publisher of trade and mass-market books	-	-	45/100
6th	W W Norton & Company 1923, New York City (United States), Early Stage	Supplier of spare parts for construction and agricultural machinery	$1.91M	-	45/100
7th	Gyldendal 1770, Copenhagen (Denmark), Public	Publisher of fiction, non-fiction, and educational materials	-	Chr. Augustinus Factories	45/100
8th	Sourcebooks 1987, Naperville (United States), Unfunded	Provider of animatics and storyboards for advertising and media	-	-	43/100
9th	Blackstone Publishing 1987, Ashland (United States), Acquired	Publisher of print and audio books across multiple genres	-	-	41/100
10th	Leadstart Publishing 2007, Mumbai (India), Seed	Provider of book publishing services including distribution and literary representation	$429K	Mumbai Angels, LetsVenture & 4 others	40/100

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HarperCollins has not made any investments yet. HarperCollins has made 4 acquisitions.

Here is the list of latest three $acquisitions:

Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
Mar 29, 2021	Acquisition	HMH Books	1832	Boston (United States)
Mar 02, 2018	Acquisition	AMACOM Books	2000	Nashville (United States)
Oct 31, 2011	Acquisition	Thomas Nelson	1798	Noida (India)