Storytel AB provides streaming services for audiobooks and e-books, operating primarily through its subscription models under the Storytel and Mofibo brands. The company is structured into two main segments: Streaming and Publishing. In the Streaming division, it offers a comprehensive library of audiobooks and e-books available in various countries, including Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and others. The Publishing division includes several imprints, such as Norstedts, Massolit, and B. Wahlströms, focusing on both adult and children's literature. Additionally, Storytel has expanded its offerings to include digital subscriptions for newspapers and magazines, enhancing its position in the publishing sector. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Storytel has established itself as a leader in the audiobook subscription market, with a growing international presence across multiple regions.
ElevenLabs specializes in voice artificial intelligence, focusing on creating innovative solutions for voice dubbing. The company has developed a tool that automatically dubs videos and podcasts into multiple languages while maintaining the original voice and emotional nuance. This technology allows businesses to efficiently enable their content to reach new audiences by publishing it in various languages. ElevenLabs aims to enhance content accessibility worldwide, making it enjoyable for viewers regardless of their language.
Lind & Co is a publishing house based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in a diverse array of books that include fiction, factual works, children's literature, military history, and audiobooks. The company is committed to producing a wide range of publications, from literary classics and detective stories to fairy tale collections and handicraft books. Through its offerings, Lind & Co aims to cater to various reading interests and age groups, establishing itself as a notable player in the publishing industry.
iCast is a recorded books platform based in Israel that specializes in podcasting and audiobook services. The company provides a diverse range of content, including audiobooks, radio shows, podcasts, lectures, and mixtapes, catering to a wide audience. By offering both paid and free content, iCast aims to enhance the accessibility of audio entertainment and information for its users.
Earselect
Acquisition in 2020
Earselect AB, a Nordic production company offering a dynamic, flexible, and scalable cloud-based platform specialized in remote audiobook production.
Kitab Sawti AB is a company that specializes in producing and distributing audiobooks in Arabic. Founded in 2016 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, Kitab Sawti also develops software that provides Arabic speakers with access to a wide range of books in audio format. The application allows users to easily find and listen to audiobooks, offering features that enable them to start, stop, and resume playback at their convenience. In addition to audiobooks, Kitab Sawti offers podcasts, enhancing its position as a comprehensive Arabic audio entertainment service. As of July 2020, Kitab Sawti operates as a subsidiary of Storytel AB.
Forlagid is a publishing house in Iceland. The company was created in 2007 when Mál og menning bought the publishing arm of Edda and merged with the publishing house JPV.
Gummerus Publishers is one the oldest publishing houses in Finland. The company was founded in 1872, and has been run as an independent family business ever since. A book is a promise of untold, unknown stories. The owners and staff of Gummerus still keep to the original business concept of Kaarle Jaakko Gummerus, the founder of the company, who wanted to publish books ‘For the Joy and Benefit of All Finnish People.’ This has been our business philosophy for over 140 years. Their publishing programme includes a broad range of both domestic and translated fiction and non-fiction. They publish around 160 new titles and approximately the same number of reprints every year. Gummerus employs about twenty-five publishing professionals and is Finland’s third largest trade publisher.
Ztory is a Swedish startup that gives readers access to an ever growing stockpile of magazines, children’s books and other illustrated publications for a fixed price each month. Our mission is to develop peoples interests by connecting them to the best publications on subjects they love.
People's Press is a Danish publishing house established in 2002, specializing in both fiction and non-fiction works. The company publishes a diverse range of titles, including bestsellers in literature and biographies, showcasing both renowned and freelance writers. With a focus on online books, People's Press provides a platform for authors to reach a wider audience, contributing to the literary landscape by promoting various voices and stories.
Kontentan was started by Thure Eneroth 1994 and has since built up a catalog of 440 abbreviated management books. During 2016 Kontentan’s audiobooks and e-books started to become available to Storytel’s customers.
Norstedts Publishing Group was founded in 1823 and is Sweden's oldest publishing house, with the ambition to be the most modern. In Norstedts Publishing Group includes Norstedts Norstedts and Norstedts Maps.
Mofibo, founded in Copenhagen in 2013, operates as one of the pioneering book subscription services globally. The company provides access to e-books through a proprietary platform, allowing consumers to enjoy a wide selection of titles for a monthly subscription fee. Currently available in three countries, Mofibo aims to expand its reach into additional markets within the next year. The company focuses on transforming the reading experience by employing a data-driven and customer-centric approach, seeking to enhance how millions of people engage with books.
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