Pratilipi Overview
- Year Founded
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2015
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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140
- Latest Deal Type
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2ndary - Private
- Investors
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22
Pratilipi General Information
Description
Developer of a storytelling platform designed to unite readers and writers across various Indian languages. The company's platform provides a comprehensive library of stories, poems, articles, and novels, along with features for self-publishing and fostering community interaction, enabling individuals to explore, create, and engage with diverse literary works in an open and accessible environment.
Contact Information
Website
www.pratilipi.comCorporate Office
- Sona Towers, 4th Floor, Number 2, 26, 27 and 3
- Krishna Nagar Industrial Area, Hosur Main Road
- Bangalore, Karnataka 560029
- India
Corporate Office
- Sona Towers, 4th Floor, Number 2, 26, 27 and 3
- Krishna Nagar Industrial Area, Hosur Main Road
- Bangalore, Karnataka 560029
- India
Pratilipi Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
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| 11. Secondary Transaction - Private | 01-Apr-2026 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 10. Later Stage VC (Series E) | 03-Apr-2025 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 9. Secondary Transaction - Private | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
| 8. Later Stage VC (Series D) | 14-Jul-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 7. Later Stage VC (Series C1) | 02-Jun-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 15-Apr-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Later Stage VC (Series B) | 01-Apr-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 05-Feb-2018 | Completed | Startup | |||
| 3. Seed Round | 24-Jun-2016 | $960K | $1.06M | Completed | Startup | |
| 2. Seed Round | 29-May-2015 | $47.1K | $97.1K | Completed | Startup |
Pratilipi Cap Table
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| Ordinary | 21 | $0.134552 | $427.06 | $427.06 | 1x | $427.06 | 0.04% | |
| Preference | 6,665 | $0.403655 | $127.6 | $127.6 | 1x | $127.6 | 12.52% |
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Pratilipi Competitors (6)
One of Pratilipi’s 6 competitors is Matrubharti, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Ahmedabad, India.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrubharti | Venture Capital-Backed | Ahmedabad, India | ||||
| Juggernaut Books | Venture Capital-Backed | New Delhi, India | ||||
| Kuku Technologies | Venture Capital-Backed | Bengaluru, India | ||||
| ShareChat | Venture Capital-Backed | Bengaluru, India | ||||
| YourQuote Solutions | Formerly VC-backed | Bengaluru, India |
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Pratilipi Investors (22)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
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| Angel (individual) | Minority | |||
| Forj Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Jungle Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Angel (individual) | Minority | |||
| Angel (individual) | Minority |
Pratilipi Acquisitions (3)
Pratilipi’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Westland (Publishing). The deal was made on 01-Jan-2022.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| Westland (Publishing) | 01-Jan-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing | ||
| IndiePress | 02-Aug-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing | ||
| IVM Podcasts | 25-Nov-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Broadcasting, Radio and Television |
Pratilipi Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiePress | Bangalore, India | 2017 | |
| IVM Podcasts | Mumbai, India | 2015 |
Pratilipi FAQs
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When was Pratilipi founded?
Pratilipi was founded in 2015.
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Where is Pratilipi headquartered?
Pratilipi is headquartered in Bangalore, India.
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What is the size of Pratilipi?
Pratilipi has 140 total employees.
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What industry is Pratilipi in?
Pratilipi’s primary industry is Publishing.
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Is Pratilipi a private or public company?
Pratilipi is a Private company.
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What is Pratilipi’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Pratilipi is .
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How much funding has Pratilipi raised over time?
Pratilipi has raised $104M.
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Who are Pratilipi’s investors?
, Forj Capital, Jungle Ventures, , and are 5 of 22 investors who have invested in Pratilipi.
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Who are Pratilipi’s competitors?
Matrubharti, Juggernaut Books, Kuku Technologies, ShareChat, and YourQuote Solutions are some of the 6 competitors of Pratilipi.
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