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Storytel
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Storytel

Storytel

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Storytel AB: A Swedish media powerhouse specializing in audiobooks and global gaming.

HQ
Stockholm, Stockholm County, SE
Founded
2005
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Storytel AB, founded in 2006 by Jonas Tellander and Jon Hauksson, is a Swedish media company headquartered in Stockholm. The company's core mission is to make stories accessible to everyone, anytime, anywhere. Storytel offers a subscription-based service for e-books and audiobooks, available in over 25 countries. Additionally, its English audiobook service, Audiobooks.com, extends its reach to more than 150 countries. Storytel aims to revolutionize the way people consume literature by providing a vast library of audiobooks and e-books through a seamless digital platform.

Notable figures associated with Storytel include its founders Jonas Tellander and Jon Hauksson. The company has attracted significant investment and has made key acquisitions to expand its market presence. One of its major achievements includes becoming one of the leading audiobook platforms globally. Storytel's impact is evident in its extensive international reach and its contribution to the growing popularity of audiobooks and e-books, making it a significant player in the digital literary space.

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Storytel - Quick Facts

Who are Storytel's competitors?

Companies similar to Storytel include Tales2Go, Audible, Storypod and Ximalaya.

When was Storytel founded?

Storytel was founded in 2005.

Where is Storytel's headquarters located?

Storytel's headquarters is located in Stockholm, Stockholm County, SE.

When was Storytel's last funding round?

Storytel's most recent funding round was for $400M (USD) in November 2022.

How much has Storytel raised to-date?

As of Nov 9, 2022, Storytel has raised a total of $1.5B (USD).

How many employees does Storytel have?

Storytel has 770 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Storytel - Classification

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