Blinkist
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Berlin, Germany · Founded 2012 · $20.6M raised
- Headquarters
- Berlin
- Founded
- 2012
- Business Model
- B2C
- Website
- blinkist.com
- Total Funding
- $20.6M
- Last Round
- $18.8M Series CJun 2018
- Rounds
- 4
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About
Blinkist is a mobile learning app that condenses key ideas from over 9,000 non-fiction books, podcasts, and expert guides into 15-minute text and audio summaries called 'blinks.' Founded in Berlin in 2012, the platform serves 31+ million users across iOS, Android, and web, helping professionals and lifelong learners absorb insights on business, psychology, science, personal development, and more. The app supports offline listening, personalized recommendations, CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and an AI-powered Pro tier that lets users summarize any video, podcast, document, or article. Blinkist is trusted by employees at TikTok, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Booking.com, and other leading global brands.
Summary
Blinkist is a company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2012. It has raised $20.6M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a $18.8M Series C round in Jun 2018. Investors include Greycroft, IBB Ventures and Insight Partners.
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Funding History
Jun 2018
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Funding: Seed through Series C. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.
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