Series B · Edtech · London, United Kingdom · Founded 2017 · 100–120 employees
Perlego is the subscription-based digital learning platform offering unlimited access to over 1.3 million academic and professional ebooks, often called the 'Spotify for textbooks'. Founded in 2017 by Gauthier Van Malderen and Matthew Davis, the London-based startup has partnered with over 3,000 publishers including Pearson, Wiley, and Sage to provide affordable access to educational content at £12 per month. The company has raised significant funding including a $50 million Series B in March 2022 and a $20 million round in October 2024, with 400,000+ paying subscribers and partnerships with major universities. Perlego recently launched AI Researcher, an innovative academic search tool, and was named among the UK's fastest-growing tech companies in 2025.