Leadstart Publishing operates an integrated media-tech platform that enables authors to self-publish, enhance, distribute and monetize content globally, including to studios and OTT platforms. The platform emphasizes data-driven reader feedback, just-in-time printing, and tools to help authors improve their work and understand consumption. Leadstart runs 10 brands, publishes over 200 titles a year, had published over 950 books from 800+ authors as of May 2019, and is targeting 2,300 books in the fiscal year. The company is recognized as India’s largest book distribution network and was named the 'fastest growing publishing company' by The Week. Leadstart says it aims to revolutionize the publishing ecosystem by adding value for authors, readers and publishers and reducing traditional publishers' investment risk. Management plans to use new funding to scale operations, develop and deploy technology, and focus on customer acquisition.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

May 2019