# Byliner

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/byliner

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.byliner.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1M
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 1, 2012)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Byliner Inc. is an online platform dedicated to curating a diverse selection of books, educational resources, and promotional deals, enhancing the reading experience for users with tailored recommendations.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. In September 2014, Byliner was acquired by Vook, which is backed by several venture capital firms. The company has completed 3 deals to date, with the most recent deal occurring on September 11, 2014. The latest funding round was a Seed round, raising USD 1.00 mn from investors including Freestyle VC and Uncork Capital.Byliner.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. While primarily catering to the North American market, Byliner.com’s online nature allows it to reach a global audience.Byliner.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. Specific pricing plans for individual products are not disclosed, but the affiliate structure ensures a steady revenue stream tied to transaction volumes.Byliner plans to utilize the recent funding from the Seed round to enhance its platform and expand its product offerings. 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.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 1, 2012 — Avalon Ventures, Bullpen Capital, Uncork Capital, Freestyle VC, Tuesday Capital, Ingram Content Group Ventures, Random House Ventures
- Seed, Jul 1, 2011, $1M — Uncork Capital, Freestyle VC

## Investors

- Uncork Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/uncork-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Freestyle VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/freestyle-vc) — Seed, Series A
- Avalon Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/avalon-ventures) — Series A
- Bullpen Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bullpen-capital) — Series A
- Tuesday Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tuesday-capital) — Series A
- Ingram Content Group Ventures — Series A
- Random House Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/random-house-ventures) — Series A