Scribd
Latest round
- Series E
Last raised
- Nov 2019
Total raised
- $72M
Investors
- 9
About Scribd
Based in the US, Scribd, Inc.Scribd, Inc. is a digital platform that provides users access to a wide range of documents including academic, professional, and personal growth materials. Founded in 2005 in San Francisco, US, the company has undergone strategic expansions to enhance its service offerings. The founders, Glenn Rogers, Lars Gelfan, and Tikhon Bernstam, have a history of entrepreneurship that contributes to Scribd’s innovative approach.Scribd operates as a comprehensive digital platform that brings together a vast array of documents, including academic, professional, cultural, and personal growth materials. Its core offerings encompass access to a diverse collection of ebooks, audiobooks, and user-uploaded documents, facilitating knowledge sharing among a global community of learners and professionals. The platform supports various document formats such as PDF, DOCX, and PPT, catering to a wide spectrum of users—including students, researchers, and professionals seeking specialized knowledge across numerous subjects.Scribd generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models, offering users a free 30-day trial followed by a monthly fee for continued access to its extensive library of documents and media. This model provides a direct-to-consumer transaction structure, where individuals subscribe to gain access to a wide range of content, including additional services like SlideShare and Everand, which enhance the overall user experience. Specific pricing structures for subscriptions attract a broad user base while maintaining engagement through the platform's diverse offerings.In its strategy for future growth, Scribd plans to introduce new products and services aimed at enhancing user engagement and expanding its market presence. The company aims to enter new geographic regions, although specific regions and timelines have yet to be disclosed. Notably, CRV, The Kinsey Hills Group, MLC, SVB Capital, and Silicon Valley Bank have exited their stakes in Scribd, Inc.
Who invested in Scribd
9 investors across 7 rounds
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Funding rounds
Series E
Nov 8, 2019
Amount
$25M
Investors
Series D
Dec 19, 2014
Amount
$22M
Investors
Series C
Jan 18, 2011
Amount
$12M
Investors
Series B
Dec 19, 2008
Amount
$9M
Investors
Series A
Oct 5, 2007
Amount
$0.2M
Investors
Series A
May 29, 2007
Amount
$3.7M
Investors
Seed
Jun 1, 2006
Amount
$0.1M
Investors
Questions about Scribd
Who invested in Scribd?
Scribd has 9 investors on record across 7 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Scribd raised?
Scribd has raised 7 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Scribd last raise money?
Scribd's most recent round on record is a Series E, in Nov 2019.
What does Scribd do?
Scribd is a media company.
Where is Scribd headquartered?
Scribd is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Scribd?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Founders Fund, Accel, Thrive Capital and Kleiner Perkins back media companies at Scribd's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
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