# Callisto Media

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/callisto-media

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: Emeryville, US
- Website: www.callistomedia.com
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 1, 2016)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Callisto Media, Inc. is a publishing company focused on creating educational and instructional content across diverse genres, including children's literature, health, memoirs, and more, aiming to enhance learning and accessibility for various audiences.Founded in 2011 and based in Emeryville, US, Callisto Media, Inc. specializes in the publication of educational books. The company has evolved its offerings but operates without known subsidiaries. The founders, Cleo Christiani, John Clifford, and Sharon Mercer, have a history of pioneering in the publishing space. Tracy DeTomasi currently serves as CEO. The company has raised funding through four deals, with the most recent occurring on June 30, 2017, obtaining venture funding from 137 Ventures.Callisto Media, a division of Sourcebooks, LLC, specializes in publishing educational and instructional books across various genres. Their offerings include best-selling titles in memoir, health and wellness, parenting, and personalized children's books, aimed at enhancing literacy skills. The company serves individual readers, educators, and institutions, with a focus on North America while expanding into international markets.Revenue at Callisto Media is generated through direct-to-consumer sales, partnerships with retailers, and bulk sales to educational institutions and libraries. Their flagship products, particularly the "Parenting" and "Children's Series" books, are priced for appeal to both individual buyers and bulk purchasers, fostering a broad market reach.In June 2017, Callisto Media, Inc. raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from new investor 137 Ventures. The funding will support the development of new educational products, with plans to launch these offerings in the upcoming year. Additionally, the company aims to expand into international markets where there is a growing demand for quality educational materials, enhancing its global footprint.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 1, 2016 — Trinity Ventures
- Seed, Mar 2, 2013 — Trinity Ventures

## Investors

- Trinity Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/trinity-ventures) — Seed, Series A