Perlego provides an online subscription service offering access to over a million academic textbooks across numerous disciplines. The platform integrates study tools like Smart Search and expert-created study guides to enhance learning effectiveness. This digital library aims to make educational knowledge more accessible to students and institutions globally.
Funding
$93.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Students and professionals often face high costs and limited access to necessary academic and professional books, hindering their learning and research capabilities. Traditional textbook purchasing can be expensive, and physical libraries may not always offer the required titles or convenient access.
Solution
Perlego provides a digital subscription service that offers unlimited access to a vast online library of academic and professional e-books. Partnering with over 5,000 academic publishers, Perlego delivers a comprehensive catalog spanning more than 900 topics and subtopics. The platform enhances the learning experience with tools such as a smart search function, one-click referencing, read-aloud functionality, and the ability to highlight, annotate, and save notes. Users can access the library on desktop and via mobile apps, enabling them to study and research anytime, anywhere.
Target Audience
Perlego primarily targets students in higher education and professionals seeking continuous learning resources across a wide range of academic and professional disciplines. The platform also serves educational institutions looking to provide affordable and comprehensive learning materials to their students.
Features
- Unlimited access to over one million academic and professional e-books
- Coverage of over 900 topics and subtopics across various disciplines
- Smart Search functionality to quickly locate relevant information within books
- One-click referencing tool for generating citations in multiple styles
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android, enabling offline reading
- Read Aloud feature for auditory learning
- Personalizable library with highlighting, note-taking, and saved citations
- Study guides created by Masters and PhD experts
- AI-powered research assistant
- BeeLine Reader integration for faster reading