Youboox SAS
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Youboox SAS - overview
Established
2011
Location
Paris, -, France
Primary Industry
Media
About
Youboox SAS is a digital streaming service that provides audiobooks, e-books, and magazines through a subscription model, catering to diverse reading preferences across multiple regions. Founded in 2011 in Paris, France, Youboox SAS specializes in digital streaming services for audiobooks and e-books. The company has raised EUR 205,464. 48 in venture funding as of March 25, 2019, from Normandy Capital Investment and other investors.
Hélène Mérillon and Vincent Daubry are the founders, with Hélène Mérillon currently serving as CEO. Youboox has engaged in 8 investment deals to date. Youboox offers a digital streaming service that allows users to access a vast library of audiobooks, e-books, and magazines. The subscription model provides unlimited reading access to e-books and magazines, alongside various hours for audiobook listening, enhancing user experience with features such as offline access and personalized recommendations.
Available across France, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Switzerland, Finland, and Sweden, it serves a wide range of readers. In the most recent year of 2017, Youboox generated revenue of EUR 9,825,527. 40, with an EBITDA of EUR -305,426. 60, primarily through its subscription-based model, which offers multiple pricing tiers tailored to different user needs.
Standard subscriptions start at EUR 9. 99 per month, with premium plans available for EUR 14. 99 and EUR 19. 99 per month, allowing for increased access and features.
Following the recent fundraising of EUR 205,464. 48 on March 25, 2019, Youboox plans to utilize these funds to enhance its digital platform and expand its service offerings. The company is focused on launching new products aimed at enriching user engagement and intends to penetrate new markets within Europe, although specific regions have not been disclosed. The growth strategy emphasizes expanding its audience reach and continuously improving the subscription service.
Current Investors
IronCapital, Paeonia, NCI
Primary Industry
Media
Sub Industries
Digital Media
Website
www.youboox.fr
Verticals
Mobile Apps
Company Stage
Late Stage
Total Amount Raised
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Youboox SAS - employee data


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