SlideShare
Acquisition in 2020
SlideShare, Inc. is an online platform founded in 2006 and based in San Francisco, California, that facilitates the sharing and discovery of user-generated and professional content. It allows users to upload and share various types of content, including presentations, documents, infographics, and videos across a wide range of topics such as business, education, technology, health, and more. Users can engage with the content through ratings, comments, and sharing options. SlideShare serves professionals, educators, businesses, nonprofits, and government entities, enabling them to connect, share ideas, conduct research, and generate leads. As of August 2020, SlideShare operates as a subsidiary of Scribd, Inc. The platform has also announced plans to expand its offerings in educational materials through a collaboration with Certkillers.
Librify
Acquisition in 2015
Librify, Inc. is a New York-based company that offers social-subscription services and other paid options for e-books. Through its online platform, the company enables users to read, buy, share, and discuss their favorite books, fostering a community of readers. Additionally, Librify provides a mobile application designed for reading e-books on iPads. As of June 2015, Librify operates as a subsidiary of Scribd, Inc.