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Issuu
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Issuu

Issuu

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Issuu, Inc.: A Danish-American online publishing platform and reader service based in California.

HQ
Palo Alto, CA, US
Founded
2007
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Issuu, Inc. is a Danish-American electronic publishing platform founded on November 8, 2006, by Michael Hansen, Ruben Bjerg Hansen, Mikkel Jensen, and Martin Ferro-Thomsen. Initially established in Copenhagen, Denmark, the company relocated its headquarters to Palo Alto, California, in 2013. Issuu's core mission is to democratize digital publishing by providing a platform where users can easily publish, share, and read a wide array of content. The platform offers services such as transforming content into flipbooks and hosting an online store for purchasing publications. It caters to various categories including arts, business, education, and technology.

Notable figures affiliated with Issuu include its founders and key investors from the tech industry. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as becoming a leading platform for digital publishing with millions of publications hosted. Its impact is evident in the way it has empowered creators and publishers worldwide to reach broader audiences effortlessly. By fostering a diverse content ecosystem and enhancing accessibility to digital publications, Issuu has cemented its role as a pivotal player in the electronic publishing landscape.

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Issuu - Quick Facts

Who are Issuu's competitors?

Companies similar to Issuu include Magzter, Inkshares, Blurb and Publification.

When was Issuu founded?

Issuu was founded in 2007.

Where is Issuu's headquarters located?

Issuu's headquarters is located in Palo Alto, CA, US.

When was Issuu's last funding round?

Issuu's most recent funding round was for $31M (USD) in September 2021.

How much has Issuu raised to-date?

As of Sep 28, 2021, Issuu has raised a total of $51.3M (USD).

How many employees does Issuu have?

Issuu has 350 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Issuu - Classification

Ownership
  • Equity
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • SaaS
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business
Main Product
  • Digital Publishing
Tags
  • Publishing
NAICS
  • 513100Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
  • 513130Book Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
SIC
  • 2700Printing, Publishing, And Allied Industries
  • 2730Books
  • 2731Books: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
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NAICS
  • 513120Periodical Publishers
SIC
  • 2740Miscellaneous Publishing
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives