Youboox Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2011

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 51

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

Youboox General Information

Description

Developer of a digital book reading platform designed to revolutionize reading and make books more accessible. The company's platform offers e-book streaming services for classic, travel and comics-graphic novels, enabling readers to view, browse and read e-books on their iPad or on the web for free.

Contact Information

Website
www.youboox.fr
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 20 Cité des Fleurs
  • 75017 Paris
  • France
Primary Industry
Publishing
Other Industries
Application Software
Acquirer
Nextory
Vertical(s)
TMT, Mobile
Corporate Office
  • 20 Cité des Fleurs
  • 75017 Paris
  • France

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Youboox Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
6. Merger/Acquisition 07-Oct-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC 16-Dec-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC 26-Dec-2017 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Later Stage VC 13-Nov-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC 28-Apr-2015 $232K $2.4M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC 24-Sep-2013 $2.17M $2.17M Completed Generating Revenue
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Youboox Comparisons

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Details
Developer of a digital book reading platform designed to revolutionize reading and make books more accessible. The compa
Publishing
Paris, France
51 As of 2021

San Francisco, CA
 

Paris, France
 
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Youboox Competitors (23)

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Scribd Venture Capital-Backed San Francisco, CA
Cafeyn Private Equity-Backed Paris, France
Blendle Formerly VC-backed Utrecht, Netherlands
YouScribe Venture Capital-Backed Paris, France
Issuu Private Equity-Backed Palo Alto, CA
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Youboox Former Investors (11)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
5M Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Atlas Editions Corporation Minority
Gilbert Deininger Angel (individual) Minority
Iron Capital. Venture Capital Minority
Jean-Michel Rosaz Angel (individual) Minority
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Youboox FAQs

  • When was Youboox founded?

    Youboox was founded in 2011.

  • Who is the founder of Youboox?

    Hélène Mérillon, Fabien Sauleman, Vincent Daubry, and Nicolas Lemeteyer are the founders of Youboox.

  • Where is Youboox headquartered?

    Youboox is headquartered in Paris, France.

  • What is the size of Youboox?

    Youboox has 51 total employees.

  • What industry is Youboox in?

    Youboox’s primary industry is Publishing.

  • Is Youboox a private or public company?

    Youboox is a Private company.

  • What is Youboox’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Youboox is .

  • How much funding has Youboox raised over time?

    Youboox has raised $4.21M.

  • Who are Youboox’s investors?

    5M Ventures, Atlas Editions, Gilbert Deininger, Iron Capital., and Jean-Michel Rosaz are 5 of 11 investors who have invested in Youboox.

  • Who are Youboox’s competitors?

    Scribd, Cafeyn, Blendle, YouScribe, and Issuu are some of the 23 competitors of Youboox.

  • When was Youboox acquired?

    Youboox was acquired on 07-Oct-2021.

  • Who acquired Youboox?

    Youboox was acquired by Nextory.

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