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The publishing industry has grown to include a diverse set of companies focused on content creation, distribution, and monetization. This list covers 66 businesses that are central to this modern ecosystem.
Visual communication platform Canva leads in funding with $2.5 billion raised. Other notable companies include newsletter service Substack and headless CMS provider Contentful.
Below is our list of 66 Publishing startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Epic has built a leading digital reading platform for kids, providing access to over 40,000 books, audiobooks, and videos. Their subscription service aims to safely fuel curiosity and reading confidence for children 12 and under in both school and home settings.
Substack gives writers the tools to publish newsletters and get paid directly by their readers. Their platform has become a popular home for writers, journalists, and creators looking to build their own media businesses.
Canva developed an online design platform that empowers anyone to create professional-quality visual content. The platform’s strength lies in its simple drag-and-drop tools and a vast library of templates for projects ranging from social media graphics to corporate presentations.
Minute Media built Voltax, a proprietary publishing platform that powers content creation, distribution, and monetization for digital media brands. The company also runs its own portfolio of popular publications centered on sports and culture, including FanSided, The Players' Tribune, and Mental Floss.
Forbes publishes a global business magazine focused on business news and financial information. The publication is widely recognized for its influential lists and rankings, including the Forbes 400 and 30 Under 30.
beehiiv builds an all-in-one platform for creators to launch, grow, and monetize their email newsletters. The company provides a suite of powerful tools for analytics, audience engagement, and monetization to help publishers scale their business.
Medium created an open publishing platform for writers to connect with a global audience. The site is home to a diverse collection of stories, from personal essays to in-depth reporting by both individuals and major publications.
Contentful offers a headless content management system that helps organizations deliver content across any digital channel. Their API-first platform gives developers the flexibility to build modern digital experiences while allowing content editors to manage their work independently.
Copyleaks develops a comprehensive detection platform that identifies both plagiarism and AI-generated content. Their solution is designed to help educational institutions and publishers protect intellectual property and ensure the responsible adoption of AI.
Penske Media Corporation operates a portfolio of influential digital media and publishing brands, including iconic names like Rolling Stone and Variety. Their award-winning content attracts a passionate global audience across entertainment, music, and fashion.
Those top 10 picks are just the start of what's happening in the publishing world. The other companies we're watching have raised over $2 billion together, and they're working on everything from AI to new media platforms.
It's a mix of new companies just getting started and established players that are still growing. Below is a look at the other startups that are making the publishing scene so interesting.
| Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI | 2019 | $3.3M | Pre-Seed | |
| AI | 2015 | $393M | Series F | |
| Education | 1997 | $23.9M | Grant | |
| Marketing | 2006 | $121.5M | Series C | |
| Analytics | 2002 | — | — | |
| Media | 2017 | $56.9M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2007 | $55.6M | Venture Round | |
| Analytics | 2011 | $105.3M | Series D | |
| Media | 2007 | $106.8M | Series E | |
| Media | 2021 | $1.5M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2016 | $16.4M | Series A | |
| Media | 2017 | $6.7M | Series A | |
| Marketing | 2013 | $105M | Series C | |
| Media | 2021 | ₩1325B | Private Equity | |
| Media | 1880 | — | Private Equity | |
| Media | 2021 | $34.7M | Undisclosed | |
| Gaming | 2013 | $21.3M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2008 | $8.5M | Series B | |
| Marketing | 2014 | $2M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2015 | €3M | Seed | |
| Media | 2005 | $12.2M | Series C | |
| Media | 2020 | $2.5M | Seed | |
| Gaming | 2012 | $77.3M | Series B | |
| Media | 2012 | €15M | Series B | |
| Media | 2012 | $17.2M | Series B | |
| Media | 2013 | ₩39.5B | Series B | |
| Healthcare | 2014 | $11.5M | Debt Financing | |
| Retail | 1973 | $22.7M | Series B | |
| Media | 1957 | R$100M | Debt Financing | |
| Analytics | 2011 | R$56.4M | Series A | |
| Media | 2013 | $66.4M | Series C | |
| Media | 2021 | $9.8M | Series A | |
| Media | 2017 | $50M | Venture Round | |
| Marketing | 2016 | €4.4M | Series A | |
| Media | 2016 | $5.2M | Series A | |
| Media | 2014 | ¥1B | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2011 | $11.4M | Venture Round | |
| Data | 2022 | €1.8M | Seed | |
| Logistics | 2011 | £1.3M | Debt Financing | |
| Media | 2019 | €2M | Pre-Seed | |
| AI | 2020 | €640k | Seed | |
| Media | 2016 | $420k | Seed | |
| Marketing | 2011 | $3M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2016 | €1.5M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 1935 | — | — | |
| Media | 2019 | $2.5M | Seed | |
| Design | 2015 | €2.5M | Angel | |
| Education | 2013 | €1.2M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2019 | €100k | Grant | |
| Media | 2015 | $2.8M | Convertible Note | |
| Marketing | 1870 | — | — | |
| Media | 2004 | — | — | |
| Media | 1948 | — | — | |
| Retail | 1971 | — | — | |
| Media | 1885 | — | — | |
| Media | 1999 | — | — |
