Alibris

Edtech · Emeryville, United States · Founded 1998

Alibris operates as a premier online marketplace specializing in the sale of new, used, rare, and collectible books, music, and movies. Serving a diverse clientele that includes individual buyers, independent sellers, and collectors, Alibris offers an extensive inventory sourced from a global network of independent sellers. The platform facilitates transactions by providing a user-friendly interface for searching, buying, and selling items. Alibris generates revenue through transaction fees, commissions on sales, and premium listing services. The business model is designed to attract both buyers looking for unique items and sellers seeking a broad audience. Key features include free shipping options, competitive buyback prices for textbooks, and exclusive deals and coupons for subscribers. Alibris stands out in the market by offering a vast selection of items, competitive pricing, and a focus on rare and collectible titles. Keywords: online marketplace, independent sellers, new books, used books, rare books, collectible books, music, movies, textbooks, competitive pricing.

Valuation $0–100M

Revenue $1–10M

Headcount <100

Total funding $50–100M

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Investors

2 investors on Alibris's cap table

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Series B+ 2 investors entered at this stage

ModusLink Global Solutions

Aberdare Ventures

Global footprint

Where Alibris has talent and traffic

Workforce by country

2 countries with
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🇺🇸 United States94.4%

🇨🇦 Canada5.6%

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The shape of Alibris's talent

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17 team members profilednamed & role-tagged by Dealroom

41 employeestotal headcount

2 executives & foundersidentified by name

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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Alibris

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