Better World Books Overview
- Founded
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2002
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
Better World Books General Information
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.
Contact Information
Website
www.betterworldbooks.com
Formerly Known As
Campus Community Outreach
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Primary Industry
Specialty Retail
Other Industries
Internet Retail
Parent Company
Better World Libraries
Primary Office
- 55740 Currant Road
- Mishawaka, IN 46545
- United States
Better World Books Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7. Merger/Acquisition | 03-Jul-2019 | 000.00 | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 6. Convertible Debt | 10-May-2016 | 0000 | 000.00 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 5. Debt Refinancing | 15-Apr-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 |
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Better World Books Competitors (1)
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| 000000 00000 | Private Equity-Backed | Tukwila, WA | 000 | 00000000. 00 |
Better World Books Executive Team (18)
| Name | Title | Board Seat | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Holland | Chief Executive Officer, President & Board Member | ||
| Jeff Baer | Vice President of Finance | ||
| Jeffrey Kurtzman | Co-Founder |
Better World Books Board Members (5)
| Name | Representing | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Holland | Better World Books | Chief Executive Officer, President & Board Member | 000 0000 |
| Jim Michalko | Better World Books | Board Member | 000 0000 |
| Mark Veldman | Better World Books | Board Member | 000 0000 |
Better World Books Former Investors (5)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW-JVE Investments | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | |
| Better Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | |
| DO NOT PUBLISH | Angel (individual) | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | |
| Good Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | |
| University of Notre Dame Endowment | Limited Partner | 000 0000 | 000000 0 |