BookBub
PrivateLast Round
Series B
May 19, 2015
Total Funding Raised
$10.8M
Company Overview
BookBub operates in Consumer & Commerce and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series B round in May 2015.
BookBub is a publishing and e-books company that provides a book discovery service helping readers find new books and authors.
Sector
Consumer & Commerce
Verticals
Digital Publishing, Digital Advertising, Marketing
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Marketplace Commission, Usage-Based SaaS
AI Layer
Non-AI
Historical Pricing
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BookBub Comparables
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| Written Word Media | 89% | |
| Robin Reads | 84% | |
| BookGorilla | 80% |
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BookBub Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | May 19, 2015 | ||||
| Series A | May 1, 2014 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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BookBub Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Founder Collective | Series B, Series A |
| Avalon Ventures | Series A, Series B |
| NextView Ventures | Series B, Series A |
| Bloomberg Beta | Series A, Series B |
Market signals
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- May 19, 2015
$7M round led by Avalon Ventures.
- May 1, 2014
$4M round led by NextView Ventures and Founder Collective.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- launchesNov 2, 2026
BookBub recently launches Free Reads, a lower-priced promotion type than Featured Deals.
- launchesSep 17, 2026
BookBub offers Author Websites, a no-code, guided website builder built specifically for authors.
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BookBub Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about BookBub's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is BookBub a public or private company?
BookBub is a private company.
What is the current stock price of BookBub?
BookBub is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks BookBub's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is BookBub worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for BookBub is not publicly available.
Can I buy BookBub stock?
BookBub shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was BookBub's last funding round?
BookBub's most recent funding round was Series B on May 19, 2015.
Who are the main investors in BookBub?
Key investors in BookBub include Founder Collective, Avalon Ventures, NextView Ventures.
Will BookBub IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for BookBub.
How can I track BookBub secondary market activity?
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