Radish (Publishing) Overview
- Year Founded
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2014
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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49
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Latest Deal Amount
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$440M
Radish (Publishing) General Information
Description
Developer of a serialized fiction application platform designed to provide early access to engaging stories. The company's platform has various authors in genres like romance, fantasy, young-adult, paranormal, mystery and sci-fi, it features episode or chapter-wise sales of the serialized fiction, enabling writers to get paid immediately while retaining the copyright.
Contact Information
Website
radishfiction.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 21 West 46th Street
- Floor 7, Care Of Workhouse NYC
- New York, NY 10036
- United States
Corporate Office
- 21 West 46th Street
- Floor 7, Care Of Workhouse NYC
- New York, NY 10036
- United States
Radish (Publishing) Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8. Merger/Acquisition | 16-May-2021 | $440M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 7. Later Stage VC | 01-Feb-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Later Stage VC (Series A) | 16-Jul-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Later Stage VC | 22-May-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. Seed Round | 01-Mar-2018 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Accelerator/Incubator | 12-Jul-2017 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Seed Round | 20-Apr-2017 | $3M | $3M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Debt - General | 15-Dec-2014 | Completed | Startup |
Radish (Publishing) Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed 8 | ||||||||
| Seed 7 | ||||||||
| Seed 6 | ||||||||
| Seed 5 | ||||||||
| Seed 4 | ||||||||
| Seed 3 | ||||||||
| Seed 2 | ||||||||
| Seed 1 | 7,397,336 | $0.000000 | $0.17 | $0.17 | 1x | $0.17 | 7.8% | |
| Seed | 5,440,000 | $0.000000 | $0.15 | $0.15 | 1x | $0.15 | 5.73% |
Radish (Publishing) Comparisons
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Financing
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Radish (Publishing) Competitors (5)
One of Radish (Publishing)’s 5 competitors is Inkitt, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inkitt | Venture Capital-Backed | San Francisco, CA | ||||
| Wattpad | Formerly VC-backed | Toronto, Canada | ||||
| Bookmate | Formerly VC-backed | Dublin, Ireland | ||||
| Scribd | Venture Capital-Backed | San Francisco, CA | ||||
| Penana | Formerly Accelerator/Incubator backed | Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
Radish (Publishing) Signals
Radish (Publishing) Former Investors (43)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACME Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Actions Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Angel (individual) | Minority | |||
| BDMI | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| BonAngels Venture Partners | Venture Capital | Minority |
Radish (Publishing) Acquisitions (2)
Radish (Publishing)’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with PBIKE Artis. The deal was made on 05-Feb-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBIKE Artis | 05-Feb-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Specialty Retail | ||
| Wuxiaworld | 16-Dec-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing |
Radish (Publishing) Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBIKE Artis | Vienna, Austria | 2020 | |
| Wuxiaworld | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 2014 |
Radish (Publishing) FAQs
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When was Radish (Publishing) founded?
Radish (Publishing) was founded in 2014.
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Where is Radish (Publishing) headquartered?
Radish (Publishing) is headquartered in New York, NY.
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What is the size of Radish (Publishing)?
Radish (Publishing) has 49 total employees.
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What industry is Radish (Publishing) in?
Radish (Publishing)’s primary industry is Publishing.
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Is Radish (Publishing) a private or public company?
Radish (Publishing) is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Radish (Publishing)?
The current valuation of Radish (Publishing) is .
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What is Radish (Publishing)’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Radish (Publishing) is .
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How much funding has Radish (Publishing) raised over time?
Radish (Publishing) has raised $70.7M.
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Who are Radish (Publishing)’s investors?
ACME Capital, Actions Capital, , BDMI, and BonAngels Venture Partners are 5 of 43 investors who have invested in Radish (Publishing).
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Who are Radish (Publishing)’s competitors?
Inkitt, Wattpad, Bookmate, Scribd, and Penana are competitors of Radish (Publishing).
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When was Radish (Publishing) acquired?
Radish (Publishing) was acquired on 16-May-2021.
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Who acquired Radish (Publishing)?
Radish (Publishing) was acquired by Kakao M.
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