Latest round

Series F

Last raised

Jun 2015

Total raised

$52M

Investors

5

About Valore

Valore, Inc.Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Boston, US, Valore, Inc. specializes in textbook rentals and sales. The company underwent a significant change when it was acquired by Follett Corporation in November 2016, focusing on enhancing its service offerings.Valore specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for college students to rent or purchase textbooks, focusing on affordability and convenience. The company’s core offerings include textbook rentals, direct sales of new and used textbooks, and a buyback service allowing students to sell their old books for cash. These services address the high costs associated with college textbooks, providing students with savings of up to 90% on rentals.Valore generates revenue through direct sales of textbooks, rental transactions, and buyback services. Customers can purchase new or used textbooks outright or opt for rental agreements for a semester or specific duration. The company's competitive pricing structure is designed for budget-conscious students, offering rental prices significantly lower than retail prices for new textbooks.Valore, Inc. plans to leverage its recent acquisition by Follett Corporation to enhance its product offerings and expand its market presence. Future initiatives include launching new digital tools aimed at improving the textbook rental experience and exploring entry into underserved regions across the US by 2022.

Who invested in Valore

5 investors across 6 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series F

    Jun 11, 2015

    Amount

    $5.2M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series E

    Mar 10, 2014

    Amount

    $26M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series D

    May 16, 2013

    Amount

    $4M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Series C

    Dec 22, 2008

    Amount

    $6M

    Investors

    Locked

  5. Series B

    Dec 18, 2006

    Amount

    $7M

    Investors

    Locked

  6. Series A

    Apr 7, 2006

    Amount

    $4M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Valore

Who invested in Valore?

Valore has 5 investors on record across 6 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Valore raised?

Valore has raised 6 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Valore last raise money?

Valore's most recent round on record is a Series F, in Jun 2015.

What does Valore do?

Valore is a internet company.

Where is Valore headquartered?

Valore is headquartered in Boston, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like Valore?

Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back internet companies at Valore's stage. Their profiles are linked below.

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