Better World Books
2002
FOUNDED
PRIVATE
STATUS
201-300
EMPLOYEES
Conv. Debt
LATEST DEAL TYPE
$18M
LATEST DEAL AMOUNT
5
INVESTORS
Description
Operator of a for-profit social enterprise intended to collect and sell books online to fund literacy initiatives worldwide. The company's for-profit social enterprise saves old textbooks from the landfills, selling them cheaply through its online store and buying carbon credits to offset emissions from shipping, enabling individuals and communities to be a part of the social, economic and environmental value and impact.
Website
Formerly Known As
Campus Community Outreach
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Primary Industry
Internet Retail
Other Industries
Environmental Services (B2B)
Primary Office
- 55740 Currant Road
- Mishawaka, IN 46545
- United States
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Better World Books Valuation and Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6. Convertible Debt | 10-May-2016 | $18M | 000.00 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 5. Debt - General | 01-Jan-2016 | 0000 | 000.00 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 4. Later Stage VC | 01-Feb-2015 | 00.00 | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 3. Later Stage VC (Series A) | 07-Apr-2008 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 000.00 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
| 2. Debt - General | 01-Dec-2006 | $1.2M | $1.2M | Completed | Startup | |
| 1. Grant | $7K | Completed | Startup |
Better World Books Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate ($) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price |
% Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | 0,000 | 00.000000 | 000.0 | 0000.00 | 0000.00 | 00 | 0000.00 | 000 |
Better World Books Investors (5)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Board Seat |
Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| BW-JVE Investments | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| Good Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| Lord Rothschild | Angel (individual) | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| University of Notre Dame Endowment | Limited Partner | 000 0000 | 000000 0 |
Better World Books Executive Team (18)
12 Former Executives
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| Name | Representing | Role | Since | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Holland | Better World Books | Vice President, Sales & Marketing & Board Member | 000 0000 | |
| Mark Veldman | Better World Books | Board Member | 000 0000 | |
| Michael Miller | Better World Books | Chief Executive Officer, President & Board Member | 000 0000 | |
| Xavier Helgesen | Better World Books | Co-Founder & Chairman | 000 0000 |