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Scribd, Inc.

Scribd, Inc.

Private
San Francisco, CaliforniaMedia, Entertainment & Gaminghttps://scribd.com

Last Round

Private Equity

Nov 25, 2019

Est. Valuation

$19M

Total Funding Raised

$105.82M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Scribd, Inc. operates in Media, Entertainment & Gaming and is based in San Francisco, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Private Equity round in November 2019.

Scribd, Inc. is an AI-powered knowledge company that operates a digital content subscription service and document library.

Sector

Media, Entertainment & Gaming

Verticals

Digital Publishing, Streaming Platforms, Document Management, Subscription Commerce

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Freemium

AI Layer

Application

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Scribd, Inc. Comparables

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Scribd, Inc. comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
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Scribd, Inc. Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Private EquityNov 25, 2019
Series DJan 2, 2015
Series CJan 18, 2011
Series BDec 19, 2008
Series AJun 4, 2007
Accelerator
Jun 1, 2006
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Tikhon Bernstam

COO and Founder

Founding Team

Tony Grimminck

Board Member, Chief Executive Officer

Executive Team

DP Suresh

Chief Technology Officer

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Scribd, Inc. Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Scribd, Inc. investors
InvestorRounds
Khosla VenturesSeries D
Craft VenturesPrivate Equity
Precursor VenturesPrivate Equity
MLCSeries C
Spectrum EquityPrivate Equity
Y CombinatorAccelerator
CRVSeries D, Series C, Series B
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Market signals

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  • Mar 3, 2026

    Reached over 200 million monthly visitors globally.

  • Mar 3, 2026

    Reached over 2 million paying subscribers.

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Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • has_issues_withNov 3, 2026

    Scribd, Inc. is affected by a security incident in which an unauthorized third party gains access to user data, and it advises users to change their passwords while investigating and securing its systems.

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Scribd, Inc. Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Scribd, Inc.'s valuation, stock price, and market status.

Is Scribd, Inc. a public or private company?

Scribd, Inc. is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Scribd, Inc.?

Scribd, Inc. is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Scribd, Inc.'s secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is Scribd, Inc. worth (valuation)?

Scribd, Inc.'s valuation is estimated at $19.0M based on funding round data.

Can I buy Scribd, Inc. stock?

Scribd, Inc. shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Scribd, Inc.'s last funding round?

Scribd, Inc.'s most recent funding round was Private Equity on November 25, 2019.

Who are the main investors in Scribd, Inc.?

Key investors in Scribd, Inc. include Khosla Ventures, MLC, Spectrum Equity, Y Combinator, CRV.

Will Scribd, Inc. IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Scribd, Inc..

How can I track Scribd, Inc. secondary market activity?

Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Scribd, Inc.'s shares on secondary markets.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Employee Range207
Year Founded2007
Last FundingNov 25, 2019

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