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Perlego is an online library of academic resources - trusted by students worldwide

London, United KingdomFounded 2017Edtech
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2024
Revenue $10–50M Latest reported FY
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Perlego

Perlego is a digital platform that provides students with unlimited access to a vast online library of academic textbooks. The company operates in the education technology market, serving primarily students who are seeking more affordable alternatives to purchasing expensive textbooks. The business model is subscription-based, offering flexible monthly or annual plans. This allows students to access over a million textbooks and other learning resources whenever they need them, at a cost-effective price.

Perlego's platform also includes built-in study tools to aid students in their learning process. These tools include a personalized eReader, the ability to highlight and save notes, and a search function within books. The platform covers a wide range of topics and subtopics, allowing students to explore beyond their prescribed reading lists.

The company was founded by students who experienced firsthand the financial burden of purchasing textbooks. Their mission is to break down the barriers to education by providing a more affordable and accessible alternative. The startup has received positive feedback from its users, with many praising its extensive range of books and its potential to level the playing field for less well-off students.

Perlego generates revenue through its subscription fees. Users can start with a free trial and can cancel anytime, providing flexibility and ease of use. The company's value proposition lies in its ability to provide a cost-effective and comprehensive learning resource for students, thereby addressing a significant pain point in the education sector.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2017
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Employees
103
Open positions
2
Dealroom signal
69.3/100
Industry
Education
Sub-industry
Learning Tools and Resources
Sector
Edtech, Textbooks, Publishing, E-Books, Higher Education, K-12
Technology
Mobile app
Business model
Marketplace & ecommerce
Client focus
b2c

Funding history

10 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VCOther financing Oct 2024 $20M $250M Mediahuis Ventures · Terry Leahy · The Raine Group · KPN Ventures ↗
FundingOther financing Jan 2024 $0 — Undisclosed ↗
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Financials

Revenue, earnings and profit over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowthEBITDAMargin
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021 —
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Growth signals

Perlego website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Perlego is 2.5M monthly website visits, down 10.7% over the last three months. Perlego's team declined 3.7% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits2.5M 3-month web change-10.7% 1-year team growth-3.7%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.

Investors

18 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed4 investors entered at this stage

Series A11 investors entered at this stage

  • Accelerated Digital Ventures - ADV
  • Peter Hinssen
  • Thomas Leysen
  • Simon Franks
  • Charlie Songhurst
  • Dedicated Venture Capital
  • Mediahuis Ventures
  • Johan Brand
  • Jamie Brooker
  • Evli Growth Partners
  • The Raine Group

Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage

  • KPN Ventures
  • Terry Leahy

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • Tech Nation
Team profiled 20 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 4 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
8 countries with
team presence
🇬🇧 United Kingdom87.8%
🇨🇦 Canada2.4%
🇺🇸 United States2.4%
🇳🇱 Netherlands2.4%
🇬🇷 Greece1.2%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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