Apr 8, 2011 2:25 PM
A new high profile-backer for open source textbook firm Flat World Knowledge: Random House. The book publisher is investing an undisclosed amount in the startup as an add-on to its second round, which was announced earlier this year. The January funding round was led by Random House parent Bertelsmann through…
Posted In: Media & Publishing, Books, Money, M&A & Venture Capital, Venture Capital, flat world knowledge, random house
Jan 20, 2011 1:50 PM
Germany’s Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments is leading a $15 million investment in to New York-based Flat World Knowledge, which gives away college textbooks for free online but charges for printed versions (announcement).
Posted In: Media & Publishing, Books, e-readers, Money, M&A & Venture Capital, Venture Capital, bertelsmann digital media investments, flat world knowledge
Mar 24, 2009 12:32 PM
Bringing the freemium model to the musty world of textbook publishing, Flat World Knowledge (FWK), a Nyack, NY-based publisher of open-source commercial textbooks, has raised $8 million in its first round of funding. Investors include Greenhill SAVP, High Peaks Venture Partners and Valhalla Partners. Founded in 2007, it received $1.5…
Posted In: Money, M&A & Venture Capital, Venture Capital, flat world knowledge, greenhill savp, high peaks venture partners, valhalla partners
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