Ingram Content Group

Ingram Content Group Inc. is a leading distributor of both physical and digital content, serving over 38,000 retailers, libraries, schools, and distribution partners across 195 countries. Catering to more than 25,000 publishers, the company offers fully integrated solutions that enhance the business potential of books. Ingram operates print facilities and distribution centers, enabling authors, publishers, bookstores, and libraries to effectively reach a global audience. Through advanced technology and innovative practices in manufacturing and distribution, Ingram Content Group plays a vital role in connecting a diverse community of readers with a vast catalog of print and digital books.

Alfred Dowell

Senior Vice President and Controller

13 past transactions

Book.io

Seed Round in 2022
Book.io is a multi-chain Web3 marketplace that facilitates the buying, reading, and selling of decentralized eBooks and audiobooks. Established in 2020 and headquartered in McKinney, Texas, the platform leverages Cardano technology to create a marketplace where users can purchase digital books and audiobooks, earn tokens for engaging with these works, and sell their NFTs in a secondary market. This model enables publishers and authors to benefit from smart contracts that secure royalties on both initial and secondary sales indefinitely. By integrating blockchain technology, Book.io aims to enhance the digital reading experience while providing financial incentives for creators and consumers alike.

CourseKey

Seed Round in 2017
CourseKey is a B2B vertical SaaS company that enables vocational training businesses. Today, the platform enables 200+ organizations to increase revenue and maintain compliance through a suite of attendance, engagement, and retention software.

Vid Grid

Seed Round in 2017
Ilos Videos are a group of 12 full-time employees who work hard and are good friends along the way. ilos is an online screen recording platform that allows you to record, share, and organize your videos in one place. With cloud-storage, ilos is the simplest and fastest way to record your screen and share it with the people who need it.

NBN International

Acquisition in 2017
Book Network Int’l Limited is the international book and ebook distribution arm of Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, one of the biggest independent publishers in North America. R&L also owns the leading independent distributor in the US, National Book Network (NBN), Globe Pequot, Falcon Guides, Lyons Press, Stackpole Books, Bernan, Sundance-Newbridge and is affiliated with award-winning, independent interdisciplinary London-based publisher Rowman & Littlefield International.

Thrivist

Acquisition in 2017
Thrivist, LLC is a company that specializes in developing innovative learning technologies aimed at enhancing the educational experience for both learners and educators. Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, the company offers a range of products including Thrivist LMS, a comprehensive learning management system designed for K-12 education, and the Blended Practice Profile, a diagnostic tool that assesses teachers' understanding of blended learning practices. Additionally, Thrivist provides ClassGather, which facilitates the collection and analysis of objective data on teaching methods and student behaviors. By focusing on data-driven insights, Thrivist's solutions empower administrators, teachers, and parents to make informed decisions that can improve educational outcomes. Established in 2015, Thrivist operates as a subsidiary of Tennessee Book Company LLC.

Querium

Series B in 2017
Querium Corporation, founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, develops a mobile learning software platform focused on teaching critical STEM skills. The company offers a range of educational tools, including StepWise, a personalized learning program accessible on smartphones and computers, and specialized solutions such as the Ace Accuplacer math placement test and STAAR Algebra 1 EOC review tool for Texas students. Querium’s platform utilizes an expert system and advanced simulation technology to deliver bite-sized lessons and step-by-step tutoring assistance, aiming to engage and motivate students. Additionally, it provides resources for workforce development, helping individuals acquire fundamental math skills necessary for middle skills jobs. Querium also collaborates with publishers to deliver technological solutions that enhance educational outcomes.

Aer.io

Acquisition in 2015
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Synapsify

Venture Round in 2014
Synapsify is the developer of CORE, a content analytical tool powered by machine intelligence and natural language processing, that helps marketers, researchers and insight professionals get to the heart of their customers' stories faster and more accurately by identifying and recommending the content that matters. Named by Forbes as one of the Top 10 Data Startups to Watch and awarded the GigaOm Structure Readers Choice Award for Text Analytics.

Slicebooks

Seed Round in 2013
Slicebooks (slicebooks.com) is a publishing platform that helps publishers repurpose content and build Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) sales channels. Slicebooks includes a patent-pending content management system, an iTunes style white label retail platform and mobile web apps.

Coutts Information Services

Acquisition in 2006
Coutts is based in the U.K. and has offices in the U.S., Canada, and Holland. The company specializes in book and electronic content supply to academic, government, corporate, public, and institutional library and information sectors. MyiLibrary is an e-book hosting platform that offers access to digital content collections. It is used by academics, researchers, and professionals as a reference tool. Librarians use MyiLibrary to build multipublisher collections of titles in the same way they have done with print publications.

VitalSource

Acquisition in 2006
Vital Source Technologies is a global leader in building, enhancing, and delivering e-learning content. We offer best-in-breed technology, enterprise level scalability, industry leading analytics, and the broadest digital content catalog in higher education. The VitalSource Bookshelf® platform is the most used e-textbook delivery platform in higher education. Content from more than 1000 of the world’s top academic publishers is available to Bookshelf platform users, including those living with disabilities, on a variety of operating systems and devices.

Alibris

Series D in 2000
Alibris is a leading online marketplace that specializes in connecting independent sellers of new and used books, music, and movies with consumers. Established in November 1998, the platform offers access to over 150 million items, including rare and collectible titles, sourced from thousands of sellers globally. Alibris serves as a vital resource for book and music enthusiasts by providing a diverse selection of used, new, and out-of-print materials. The website functions as a hub for buyers seeking unique and hard-to-find items, fostering a community of independent sellers and customers who share a passion for literature and media.

iSKY

Venture Round in 2000
iSKY specializes in customer engagement programs aimed at assisting companies and brand owners in predicting consumer behavior. The company provides outsourced customer care and relationship management services that focus on real-time consumer support. Through a combination of software suites and analytical tools, iSKY facilitates interactive one-to-one communication, which enables brand owners to enhance customer satisfaction, predict customer behavior, and foster brand loyalty.
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