Perlego Overview
- Year Founded
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2016
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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101
- Latest Deal Type
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2ndary - Private
- Investors
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23
Perlego General Information
Description
Operator of an online library of academic resources intended to provide textbooks for learners around the world. The company offers academic and professional e-books under a monthly subscription fee, enabling students to get unlimited access to reading materials at a low cost.
Contact Information
Website
www.perlego.comCorporate Office
- 1 Waterhouse Square
- 138 Holborn
- London EC1N 2ST
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- 1 Waterhouse Square
- 138 Holborn
- London EC1N 2ST
- England, United Kingdom
Perlego Timeline
Perlego Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13. Secondary Transaction - Private | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
| 12. Later Stage VC | 07-Oct-2024 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 11. Accelerator/Incubator | 01-May-2024 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 10. Accelerator/Incubator | 19-Mar-2024 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 9. Accelerator/Incubator | 09-Jan-2024 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 8. Secondary Transaction - Private | 01-Aug-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 7. Later Stage VC (Series B) | 15-Mar-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Later Stage VC | 15-Apr-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 12-Feb-2020 | $9.1M | $14.7M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 4. Early Stage VC | 10-Sep-2018 | $4.46M | $5.54M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Perlego Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B+ Preference | ||||||||
| Series B Preference | ||||||||
| Ordinary | ||||||||
| Ordinary | ||||||||
| Ordinary | ||||||||
| Ordinary | 91,486 | $0.000132 | $5.11 | $5.11 | 1x | $5.11 | 2.41% | |
| Ordinary | 294,116 | $0.000132 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 1x | $2.25 | 7.74% |
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Perlego Competitors (5)
One of Perlego’s 5 competitors is Scribd, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in San Francisco, CA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scribd | Venture Capital-Backed | San Francisco, CA | ||||
| Kortext | Venture Capital-Backed | Bournemouth, United Kingdom | ||||
| Classoos | Venture Capital-Backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| BibliU | Venture Capital-Backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| Chegg | Formerly VC-backed | San Francisco, CA |
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Perlego Investors (23)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaka (Energy Production) | Infrastructure | Minority | ||
| Angel (individual) | Minority | |||
| William Currie Group | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Grow London | Accelerator/Incubator | |||
| Tech Nation Group | Accelerator/Incubator |
Perlego FAQs
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When was Perlego founded?
Perlego was founded in 2016.
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Where is Perlego headquartered?
Perlego is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of Perlego?
Perlego has 101 total employees.
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What industry is Perlego in?
Perlego’s primary industry is Educational and Training Services (B2C).
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Is Perlego a private or public company?
Perlego is a Private company.
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What is Perlego’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Perlego is .
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How much funding has Perlego raised over time?
Perlego has raised $94M.
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Who are Perlego’s investors?
Ithaka (Energy Production), , William Currie Group, Grow London, and Tech Nation Group are 5 of 23 investors who have invested in Perlego.
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Who are Perlego’s competitors?
Scribd, Kortext, Classoos, BibliU, and Chegg are competitors of Perlego.
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