Companies in Book Tech
There are 5,938 companies in Book Tech which include Pratilipi, Storytel, Audible, Kobo, Pocket FM. 629 companies in Book Tech are funded, with 226 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 2 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Book Tech (1,227), followed by United Kingdom
(841), and then India (823).
2026 has seen the creation of 10 Book Tech companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 248 new companies launched every year. Most number of Book Tech startups have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, Harvard Business School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Here is a List of top companies in Book Tech
1. Pratilipi
Online self-publishing and storytelling platform offering digital literature in multiple languages. It provides a space for writers to self-publish their works, including stories, poems, articles, and novels. The platform enables readers to discover content, save favorites, listen audiobooks, and interact with writers through reviews and discussions. It fosters a community where writers and readers can connect and share their literary interests.
Key facts about Pratilipi
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $97M
- Investors: Alteria Capital, Krafton and 44 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Apr 03, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 81/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 103 Competitors

2. Storytel
Provider of streaming service for audiobooks, ebooks, and original content. It offers a digital platform with a library of stories. The platform allows content creators and users to connect. It provides access to a wide selection of digital books.
Key facts about Storytel
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Stockholm (Sweden)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Verdane, Handelsbanken and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Mar 10, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 332 Competitors
3. Audible
SaaS-driven digital audiobook reading platform. The platform produces and distributes audio books, radio broadcasts, speeches, and stand-up comedy videos and drama shows. It enables users to stream and read books based on various genres such as fiction, mysteries & thrillers, sci-fi & fantasy, and more through a web or mobile app. Users can search for books & authors based on the keywords. It offers freemium packages. The app is available for iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about Audible
- Founded Year: 1995
- Location: Newark (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $6M
- Investors: HV Capital, Apax and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, 2004, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 77/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 279 Competitors

4. Kobo
Provider of app-based reading and self-publishing platform. It provides a self-publishing platform called Kobo Writing Life for authors to digitally publish their work. The content is then offered to the end-user through the companion application which is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. The platform also features an analytics suite allowing authors to track sales in real-time. It supports multiple languages including Deutsche, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, among others.
Key facts about Kobo
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Toronto (Canada)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $132M
- Investors: Indigo and CK Hutchison
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Apr 19, 2011, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 76/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 26 Competitors
5. Pocket FM
Provider of audio entertainment including series, stories, and related content. The platform offers a variety of genres for listeners. Audio content is accessible through its digital platform.
Key facts about Pocket FM
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $197M
- Investors: Lightspeed India, Tencent and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Mar 16, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 993 Competitors
