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Literati

eCommerce & Marketplaces · Austin, United States · Founded 2017

Literati is an innovative startup that offers a unique book subscription service, catering to both adults and children. The company operates in the book club market, providing a curated selection of books each month. For adults, Literati collaborates with influential figures—referred to as Luminaries—from various fields such as business, sports, activism, and the arts. These Luminaries select and discuss a new hardcover book each month, offering subscribers an enriching and inspiring reading experience. The business model is subscription-based, where customers pay a monthly fee to receive these curated books. Literati also offers a "try before you buy" option for children's books, allowing parents to receive a selection of books reviewed by educators and other experts. This ensures that children get access to high-quality, age-appropriate literature. The company makes money through these subscription fees and the sale of books that subscribers choose to keep. Literati serves a diverse clientele. For adults, it targets readers who are looking for intellectual and inspirational content curated by celebrities and thought leaders. For children, it appeals to parents who want to foster a love for reading in their kids by providing them with expertly reviewed books. In summary, Literati operates in the niche market of curated book subscriptions, offering a unique value proposition through celebrity involvement and expert-reviewed children's books. The company generates revenue through monthly subscription fees and book sales, providing a steady and predictable income stream. Keywords: book subscription, curated books, Luminaries, celebrity involvement, children's books, try before you buy, monthly fee, intellectual content, inspirational reading, expert-reviewed.

Valuation $100–500M
Revenue $10–50M
Headcount 100–500
Total funding $50–100M
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Investors

20 investors on Literati's cap table

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Seed 2 investors entered at this stage
Moonshots Capital
Avichal Garg
Series A 16 investors entered at this stage
Dick Costolo
Thomas Lehrman
Pathfinder
Katie Stanton
Silverton Partners
Dan Graham
Kevin Hartz
Jessica Verrilli
Felicis
General Catalyst
Founders Fund
Stephen Curry
Aydin Senkut
Shasta Ventures
Springdale Ventures
Adam Bain
Series B+ 2 investors entered at this stage
GLIN Impact Capital
Trustbridge Partners

Global footprint

Where Literati has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States96.3%
🇵🇰 Pakistan3.8%
2 countries shown
Web traffic by country
54K monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States86.5%
🇦🇺 Australia3.9%
🇨🇦 Canada3.7%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom3%
🇮🇳 India2.6%
Top 5 markets shown

Talent graph

The shape of Literati's talent

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15 standout operatorsDealroom-flagged across the org
2 AI specialistspinpointed by name
223 employees mappedperson by person
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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Literati

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