Blinkist

InternetSeries CBerlin, Germanyblinkist.com

Latest round

Series C

Last raised

Feb 2018

Total raised

$32M

Investors

6

About Blinkist

Founded in 2012, Blinks Labs GmbH focuses on providing a platform for summarized content from various non-fiction sources. Blinks Labs has completed a total of 5 deals. The founders, Niklas Jansen, Sebastian Klein, and Tobias Balling, have contributed their expertise to build this innovative service.Blinks Labs offers a platform that features summaries of over 7,500 non-fiction titles, including books and podcasts, providing both text and audio formats. Users can absorb key concepts in roughly 15 minutes, catering to a wide range of learners from casual readers to professionals who seek to enhance their knowledge and productivity.34 mn and an EBITDA of USD 296,524. Following the acquisition on May 8, 2023, by GO1 Pty Limited, the company plans to launch new features and expand into additional global markets. The strategy includes targeting further regions in Europe and Asia to tap into the growing demand for educational content. The investment will support these initiatives, focusing on product development and market expansion.

Who invested in Blinkist

6 investors across 3 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series C

    Feb 14, 2018

    Amount

    $19M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series B

    Jan 27, 2017

    Amount

    $9M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series A

    Dec 16, 2015

    Amount

    $4.3M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Blinkist

Who invested in Blinkist?

Blinkist has 6 investors on record across 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Blinkist raised?

Blinkist has raised 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Blinkist last raise money?

Blinkist's most recent round on record is a Series C, in Feb 2018.

What does Blinkist do?

Founded in 2012, Blinks Labs GmbH focuses on providing a platform for summarized content from various non-fiction sources.

Where is Blinkist headquartered?

Blinkist is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Which VCs invest in companies like Blinkist?

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