PublishDrive
PublishDrive is a self-publishing platform that empowers indie authors and publishers to distribute their books globally across 400+ stores and 240K+ libraries, covering ebook, audiobook, and print-on-demand formats. Founded in 2015, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools including royalty management (Abacus), a metadata generator, and book promotion services. Their business model is subscription-based, allowing users to keep 100% of royalties, with a free plan available for one ebook. They also offer custom plans and a revenue-share model for larger clients. PublishDrive aims to simplify the publishing process, increase author reach, and provide transparent sales analytics and royalty tracking.
PublishDrive
PublishDrive is a self-publishing platform that empowers indie authors and publishers to distribute their books globally across 400+ stores and 240K+ libraries, covering ebook, audiobook, and print-on-demand formats. Founded in 2015, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools including royalty management (Abacus), a metadata generator, and book promotion services. Their business model is subscription-based, allowing users to keep 100% of royalties, with a free plan available for one ebook. They also offer custom plans and a revenue-share model for larger clients. PublishDrive aims to simplify the publishing process, increase author reach, and provide transparent sales analytics and royalty tracking.
TL;DR
What: Self-publishing distribution platform for ebooks, audiobooks, and print-on-demand
Reach: Distribution to 400+ stores and 240,000+ libraries across 100+ countries
Business model: Subscription-based with free plan and revenue-share/custom plans
Founded: 2015
Funding: Multiple rounds reported; latest disclosed non-equity assistance on 2022-06-15
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Indie author and publisher access to global distribution, royalty transparency, and discoverability optimization.
Founded
2015
Industry
Self-publishing / Book distribution
Funding Track Record
Latest disclosed round reported as non-equity assistance on 2022-06-15
Investor Signal
“Has received equity-free support from Google for Startups and has investors including Lead Ventures and Credo Ventures as reported”