Readwise
PrivateCompany Overview
Readwise operates in Consumer & Commerce and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It was founded in 2018.
Readwise is a software as a service company that provides a platform to help users revisit and learn from their ebook and article highlights.
Sector
Consumer & Commerce
Verticals
Content Creation, Workflow Automation, NLP & Conversational AI, Subscription Commerce, Digital Publishing
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Freemium
AI Layer
Application
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Readwise Comparables
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| Matter | 84% | |
| Glasp | 83% | |
| Instapaper | 80% |
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Readwise Funding Rounds
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Readwise Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Velocity | Accelerator |
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- Jan 21, 2026
Grew 20% QoQ, from 25 to 30 employees.
- Mar 12, 2024
Grew 18% QoQ, from 17 to 20 employees.
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Recent news
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- identified_as_competitor_ofNov 3, 2026
Readwise, Inc. introduces Readwise Books, an ebook store and reading app that combines book purchasing, reading, and progress tracking as a challenger to Goodreads, Inc. on Oct 28th '26.
- launchesNov 3, 2026
Readwise, Inc. launches Readwise Books, an app that combines an e-book store, in-app reading, reading tracking and statistics, in an invite-only beta initially available to users in the United States on Nov 2nd '26.
- acquiresNov 2, 2026
Readwise, Inc. acquires Glose in H2 '24, gaining its publisher agreements, users, and digital fulfillment and employee e-book programs.
- identified_as_competitor_ofOct 28, 2026
Readwise competes with Kobo for ebook supremacy on Oct 29th '26.
- launchesOct 6, 2026
Readwise releases the Omnivore importer, which supports importing Omnivore exports.
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Readwise Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Readwise a public or private company?
Readwise is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Readwise?
Readwise is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Readwise's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Readwise worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Readwise is not publicly available.
Can I buy Readwise stock?
Readwise shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Readwise's last funding round?
Funding round information for Readwise is not publicly available.
Who are the main investors in Readwise?
Key investors in Readwise include Velocity.
Will Readwise IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Readwise.
How can I track Readwise secondary market activity?
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