# GRIN Publishing

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/grin-publishing

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Munich, Germany
- Website: www.grin.com
- Latest round: Seed (Sep 13, 2012)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

GRIN Publishing is an innovative self-publishing platform that empowers authors to publish academic and literary works while ensuring high-quality formatting and global distribution through numerous online retailers.Founded in 1998, GRIN Publishing is based in Munich, Germany and operates a self-publishing platform that enables authors to publish various academic and literary works. The company has successfully expanded its services to cater specifically to students, researchers, and independent authors, providing a reliable solution for publishing needs. The CEO, Kirsten-Julian Sörries, leads the company, which has engaged in a total of 4 funding deals, including a recent investment from SpeedInvest that enhanced its operational capabilities.GRIN operates as a self-publishing platform that facilitates the publication and dissemination of academic and literary works, including essays, bachelor’s theses, master’s theses, novels, children's books, and various other scholarly texts. The platform allows users to easily upload their manuscripts, which are then professionally formatted and made accessible through a global distribution network that spans over 300 online retailers. GRIN emphasizes the importance of quality by ensuring that all published texts meet recognized academic standards, making them suitable for use as reliable sources in academic work. Key target customers include students, researchers, and independent authors who seek to transform their written projects into published works. The service is available in various geographical markets, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and across Europe, catering to an audience looking for both academic and creative publishing solutions.GRIN's revenue model is structured around the sale of published works, including e-books and print books, to consumers and academic institutions. The company earns revenue primarily through royalties generated from book sales, where authors receive a share of the proceeds based on the publisher's pricing structure. This model integrates both direct-to-consumer sales via the GRIN platform and sales through third-party retailers. Authors typically receive a predetermined percentage of the sales price, which incentivizes them to market their works effectively. The platform also includes options for authors to earn guaranteed fees for their contributions, enhancing the attractiveness of the service. Given the comprehensive publishing support and accessibility of their platform, GRIN has positioned itself to cater to a diverse clientele focused on both academic and creative publishing needs.In the near term, GRIN Publishing aims to launch new features enhancing its self-publishing service, with specific release dates yet to be announced. The company plans to expand into additional markets, particularly targeting regions beyond its current presence in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with a focus on increasing its footprint across Europe. The recent investment from SpeedInvest will support these initiatives, allowing for the development of new product offerings and enhancements to the platform's capabilities.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Sep 13, 2012 — Speedinvest

## Investors

- Speedinvest (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/speedinvest) — Seed