Byliner

InternetSeries ASan Francisco, USbyliner.com

Latest round

Series A

Last raised

Jul 2012

Total raised

$1M

Investors

7

About Byliner

Byliner Inc.Byliner Inc. was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, US. The company operates as a content curation platform, focusing on books and educational resources. The company has completed 3 deals to date, with the most recent deal occurring on September 11, 2014.com operates as a comprehensive online platform that curates a wide array of resources focused on books, gifts, shopping guides, and promotional deals. The core offerings include educational product recommendations, book reviews, and curated lists of top-rated content across various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, and children's literature. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including avid readers and educators, and aims to enhance user productivity and reading experiences.com generates revenue primarily through affiliate marketing, earning commissions by directing customers to products sold on partner sites such as Amazon. The platform engages users through links to books, gifts, and related products, receiving a commission for each sale completed through its referral. Additionally, Byliner may offer promotional deals like discounts on specific book subscription services. This model relies on direct-to-consumer sales, with potential partnerships with educational institutions or businesses. While specific new products are not detailed, the company aims to innovate within its existing framework. The acquisition by Vook in September 2014 suggests a shift in focus that may lead to new content or service enhancements. Expansion into new markets or regions is not explicitly outlined, but the global reach of the online platform suggests potential growth opportunities beyond North America in the future.

Who invested in Byliner

7 investors across 2 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series A

    Jul 1, 2012

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Seed

    Jul 1, 2011

    Amount

    $1M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Byliner

Who invested in Byliner?

Byliner has 7 investors on record across 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Byliner raised?

Byliner has raised 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Byliner last raise money?

Byliner's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Jul 2012.

What does Byliner do?

Byliner is a internet company.

Where is Byliner headquartered?

Byliner is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like Byliner?

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