Penguin Random House - About the company
Penguin Random House is an acquired company based in New York City (United States), founded in 1927. It operates as a Publisher and distributor of books for children and adults. , with last known valuation of $*****. The company has 150 active competitors, including 2 funded and 13 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like HarperCollins, VIZ Media and Simon & Schuster.
Company Details
Publisher and distributor of books for children and adults. It offers a wide selection of titles across various genres, including fiction, nonfiction, and children's literature. The company works with a diverse range of authors and maintains a significant presence in the publishing industry. Its distribution network ensures broad reach for its publications. It also provides resources and support for authors.
- Website
- www.penguinrandomhouse.com/
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@penguinrandomhouse.com
- Phone Number
- +1 **********
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1927
Location
New York City, United States
Stage
Acquired
Last Known Valuation
$***** as on Oct 05, 2017
Ranked
1st among 150 active competitors
Employee Count
10,180 as on Aug 31, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
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Exit Details
Acquired by Bertelsmann (Oct 05, 2017)
Penguin Random House's acquisition details
Penguin Random House got acquired by Bertelsmann on Oct 05, 2017.
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Penguin Random House's funding and investors
Penguin Random House has not raised any funding rounds yet.
Penguin Random House's founders and board of directors
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Penguin Random House has 10,180 employees as of Aug 26. Here is Penguin Random House's employee count trend over the years:
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Penguin Random House's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Penguin Random House include HarperCollins, VIZ Media and Simon & Schuster. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Penguin Random House, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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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 | - | 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 | Publisher of fiction, non-fiction, and educational materials | - | 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 | 40/100 |
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Penguin Random House's Investments and acquisitions
Penguin Random House has made 3 investments in companies including Rebel Girls and Flat World Education. Penguin Random House has also acquired 13 companies including TOPP-KREATIV and She Reads Truth.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 04, 2026 | Acquisition | 1955 | ||
Apr 14, 2026 | Acquisition | 2012 | Nashville (United States) | |
Jun 04, 2025 | Acquisition | 2012 | London (United Kingdom) |
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Reports related to Penguin Random House
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News related to Penguin Random House
Filter this listMedia has covered Penguin Random House for a total of 6 events in the last 1 year, 2 of them have been about company updates and 2 about partnerships.
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Penguin Random House Launches New Adult Imprint 'Dusk' for Romance and Fantasy FictionPublishers Marketplace•Sep 14, 2026•Penguin Random House
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7 Quotes from The Mountain Is You about self-transformationYourStory•Sep 02, 2026•Penguin Random House
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Penguin Random House Audio Announces First-Ever Bluey Audiobook CollectionLicensing.biz•Jul 07, 2026•Penguin Random House
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First Book and Penguin Random House Celebrate 42 Million Children's Books Distributed Through 25-Year PartnershipPR Newswire•Nov 13, 2025•Penguin Random House, First Book
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Judge temporarily dismisses Trump's $15B NYT lawsuit for violating court rulesSeeking Alpha•Sep 19, 2025•The New York Times, Penguin Random House, Paramount
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PRH Pulls Comics from DiamondPublishers Marketplace•May 22, 2025•Diamond Comic Distributors, Penguin Random House
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Almighty Motion Picture acquires AV rights of Nandini Vijayaraghavan's "Unfinished Business"Asian News International•May 07, 2025•Penguin Random House
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Tag Wall Signs 26,336 SF Office Sublease in Midtown ManhattanBetter Built by Barnes•Mar 25, 2025•Tagwall Company, Penguin Random House
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Knobbe Martens Signs 27,375 SF Office Sublease in Midtown ManhattanBetter Built by Barnes•Mar 24, 2025•Knobbe Martens, Penguin Random House, Invesco
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