Scribd

Scribd

Digital library and e-book subscription service

About

Scribd is a digital library and e-book subscription service that offers unlimited access to a wide range of content, including e-books, audiobooks, magazines, and documents, for a monthly fee. Users can explore a diverse collection that caters to casual readers, students, and professionals, while Scribd partners with publishers and authors to share revenue. What sets Scribd apart from competitors like Kindle Unlimited and Audible is its variety of content types and user-friendly interface, along with community features like ScribdChat for author-reader interaction. The goal of Scribd is to provide easy access to a vast array of digital content for all types of readers.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Employees

201-500

Industries

Consumer Software, Entertainment

Total Funding

$102.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2007


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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Tony Grimminck's appointment as CEO suggests potential strategic expansions.
  • The credit-based model could attract users seeking flexible content access.
  • Growing audiobook demand presents a market opportunity for Scribd.

What critics are saying

  • Credit-based model may alienate users preferring unlimited access.
  • Spotify's competitive pricing could draw subscribers away from Scribd.
  • New CEO may disrupt Scribd's current business model and market position.

What makes Scribd unique

  • Scribd offers a diverse range of content types beyond just e-books.
  • The platform includes features like ScribdChat for author-reader interaction.
  • Scribd's user-friendly interface enhances the overall reading experience.

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Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

1%

Benefits

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - A robust Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program that includes company-wide training, equitable hiring best practices, Employee Resource Groups, and company-wide goals.

Scribd flex - We embrace flexibility as a key principle and will allow employees, in partnership with their manager, to choose the workstyle that best suits their individual needs and preferences.

Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability - We offer comprehensive healthcare plans and cover premiums for employees at 100%. PPO, HMO, and High Deductible Health Plans are available so you can choose whichever coverage supports your lifestyle best.

Matching 401(k) - Easily save for retirement with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of up to 3% company match with no waiting period.

Paid Time Off - A generous paid time off program that includes vacation time, personal days, sabbaticals, volunteer time, winter break, sick time, and more.

Paid parental leave - We provide paid time away from work for our new biological, adoptive, or foster parents.

Wellbeing - Resources, workshops & events to support your wellbeing journey: Mind, Body & Soul.

Curated Career Paths and Continuous Learning - The power to explore career paths & possibilities, and the tools to support your growth. From continuing education, degrees, or certifications, we support our employee’s career journeys.

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