5 SaaS Startups in the Publishing Industry

January 24, 2023

SaaS startups have become the darling of Venture Capital investors, especially in the Publishing industry. Over the past decade, software has proverbially “eaten the world” and SaaS companies have scaled to become unicorn corporations in staggering amounts of time.

In this article, we are examining 5 VC funded SaaS startups in the Publishing industry.

Adventr

Users of Adventr have access to a platform for creating, sharing, and analyzing interactive, viewer-driven video content. Its own SaaS network with drag and drop functionality serves as the company's main offering and makes it easier to produce and distribute interactive video. With the capacity to alter the activities of the video or interact with characters in real time, Adventr's viewers are more engaged across all metrics. Ad networks, publishers, and other distribution channels are available for its video content.

Company details:
Founders:
DeVon Harris, Ryan Aviles
Founded:
2015
Based in:
New York, New York, United States
Website:
Adventr
Industries:
Ad Network, Advertising, Analytics, Content, Digital Media, Internet, Publishing, SaaS, TV, Video Streaming
Latest funding:
$5,000,000
Seed
20 December 2021
Total funding:
$6,014,288
Investors
Alumni Ventures, Quake Capital Partners, Paladin Capital Group, Reinventure Capital, John Legend

Data Skrive

For the sports sector and sportsbooks, DataSkrive is a SaaS that creates digital content/articles that are geared for social media. ESPN, Associated Press, and NASCAR are some of our current clients. Without the requirement for editorial curation, customers input timely data sets that are instantly converted into computer-generated articles and published online. Millions of pieces, including previews of games and events as well as outcomes, may be created every day and released online. In addition to vastly expanding the amount of events that can be covered, each piece costs a fraction of what a human-generated method would. Utilizing specialized social media optimization approaches, consumer engagement is increased.

Company details:
Founders:
Brad Weitz, Gregg Bennett, Jordan Nilsen
Founded:
2013
Based in:
Seattle, Washington, United States
Website:
Data Skrive
Industries:
Digital Media, Gambling, News, Publishing, SaaS, Sports
Latest funding:
$6,285,000
Series A
16 August 2021
Total funding:
$6,285,000
Investors
Puget Sound Venture Club, Bettor Capital

Niio

The largest digital art distribution network in the world is called Niio: (Mall Powered by SAAS) A purpose-built network or platform that connects everyone involved in preserving, promoting, and profiting from digital art The largest community of eminent worldwide artists, curators, and galleries - The largest inventory of premium video and media art available on demand - A high-end, lifestyle and art company that pioneered the genre a comprehensive technological framework supporting the entire lifecycle of a digitally created work, from storage and self-publishing to rights-managed distribution and, finally, the playback of multi-format art on any type of display, is supported by a blockchain-enabled commerce engine and a stack of specialized software tools. In our opinion, the loud digital world of today is giving way to a new visual culture that may inspire and unite people. We built Niio to become the go-to platform for this media and the benchmark for interacting with people worldwide.

Company details:
Founders:
Oren Moshe, Rob Anders
Founded:
2014
Based in:
Tel Aviv-yafo, Tel Aviv, Israel
Website:
Niio
Industries:
Art, Content Delivery Network, Digital Entertainment, Digital Media, Digital Signage, Marketplace, Publishing, SaaS, Video, Virtual Reality
Latest funding:
$15,000,000
Series A
21 September 2021
Total funding:
$20,500,000
Investors
L Catterton, Entrée Capital, Ron Zuckerman, Taya Ventures, PICO Venture Partners

Regology

Regology provides a world-class regulatory intelligence platform that enables organizations to quickly identify all applicable legal content, monitor incoming changes, and easily map them to risks and controls using the most advanced artificial intelligence.

Company details:
Founders:
Mukund Goenka, Paul Bruin, Pavan Bayyapu
Founded:
2017
Based in:
Palo Alto, California, United States
Website:
Regology
Industries:
Artificial Intelligence, Compliance, Information Services, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Publishing, SaaS
Latest funding:
$8,000,000
Series A
19 August 2021
Total funding:
$8,000,000
Investors
Y Combinator, VentureSouq, GMO, Taver Capital Partners, ACME Capital

Zapnito

The SaaS online community platform for businesses driven by intelligence is called Zapnito. We support branded, knowledgeable communities where members can learn, share knowledge, and work together. An all-in-one community and learning platform, Zapnito provides all the tools you need to engage, retain and grow your communities so they stay longer, spend more, and encourage others to do the same.

Company details:
Founders:
Charles Thiede, Jon Beer
Founded:
2014
Based in:
London, England, United Kingdom
Website:
Zapnito
Industries:
Business Intelligence, Creative Agency, Information Technology, Internet, Media and Entertainment, Professional Services, Publishing, SaaS
Latest funding:
$4,656,741
Series A
9 June 2021
Total funding:
$6,221,680
Investors
Octopus Ventures, The Boston Consulting Group, Summit Partners, Thane Kerner, Sven Fund

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