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Chicken Soup for the Soul
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Chicken Soup for the Soul

Chicken Soup for the Soul

Public

American company, Chicken Soup for the Soul, publishes inspirational books and offers consumer goods & media services.

HQ
Cos Cob, CT, US
Founded
1993
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Chicken Soup for the Soul, founded on June 28, 1993, is an American company based in Cos Cob, Connecticut. Its core mission is to inspire and uplift through various media, consumer goods, and self-help products. The company is best known for its "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series, which features inspirational true stories about ordinary people's lives. Expanding beyond publishing, the company now offers video-on-demand (VOD) networks, distribution, and production services, focusing on positive and entertaining content.

Notable affiliated individuals include founders Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the publication of numerous best-selling books and the expansion into digital entertainment through platforms like Crackle Connex. Chicken Soup for the Soul has made a substantial impact by consistently delivering uplifting content across multiple media formats, fostering a sense of community and positivity among its audience.

Chicken Soup for the Soul - Quick Facts

When was Chicken Soup for the Soul founded?

Chicken Soup for the Soul was founded in 1993.

Where is Chicken Soup for the Soul's headquarters located?

Chicken Soup for the Soul's headquarters is located in Cos Cob, CT, US.

When was Chicken Soup for the Soul's last funding round?

Chicken Soup for the Soul's most recent funding round was for $10.8M (USD) in March 2023.

How much has Chicken Soup for the Soul raised to-date?

As of Mar 31, 2023, Chicken Soup for the Soul has raised a total of $43.8M (USD).

How many employees does Chicken Soup for the Soul have?

Chicken Soup for the Soul has 1,329 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Chicken Soup for the Soul - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Licensing
  • Recurring
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Books
  • Media
Tags
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 530000Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
  • 532000Rental and Leasing Services
  • 532200Consumer Goods Rental
  • 532280Other Consumer Goods Rental
  • 532281Formal Wear and Costume Rental
SIC
  • 7819Services Allied to Motion Picture Production
  • 7800Motion Pictures
  • 7810Motion Picture Production And Allied Services
ISIC
  • 1820Reproduction of recorded media
  • 5912Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities
  • 7490Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
  • 7729Renting and leasing of other personal and household goods
  • 7730Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods
  • 7810Activities of employment placement agencies
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NAICS
  • 334600Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
  • 512190Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries
  • 512191Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services
  • 512199Other Motion Picture and Video Industries
  • 513100Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
  • 513130Book Publishers
  • 532400Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
  • 532490Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541200Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
  • 541210Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
  • 541214Payroll Services
  • 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
  • 561300Employment Services
  • 561310Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services
  • 561311Employment Placement Agencies
  • 711500Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
  • 711510Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 510000Information
  • 560000Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
  • 710000Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • 512000Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 561000Administrative and Support Services
  • 711000Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
  • 512100Motion Picture and Video Industries
  • 541600Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
  • 334610Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
  • 512110Motion Picture and Video Production
SIC
  • 2700Printing, Publishing, And Allied Industries
  • 2730Books
  • 2731Books: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
  • 2740Miscellaneous Publishing
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
  • 7812Motion Picture And Video Tape Production
ISIC
  • 5911Motion picture, video and television programme production activities