World of Books - Ownership and Business Overview

Internet Software And ServicesCompany

World of Books Ownership

Who owns World of Books?

World of Books is owned by Livingbridge. It was acquired on July 5, 2021.

Is World of Books PE-backed?

Yes. World of Books is owned by private equity investor Livingbridge.

Was World of Books formerly PE-backed?

Yes. World of Books was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

World of Books Business Overview

Where is World of Books headquartered?

World of Books is headquartered in West Sussex, United Kingdom.

What sector is World of Books in?

World of Books is an internet software and services company.

When was World of Books founded?

World of Books was founded in 2008.

Internet Software And Services M&A Summary in 2021

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World of Books

World of Books Ltd.

Mulberry House, Woods Way, Goring-By-Sea,
West Sussex, BN12 4QY
United Kingdom,
01903 507 544
www.worldofbooks.com

World of Books sells used books online to over 190 countries worldwide. Its inventory has grown to over 7 million items in stock, and it sells a book somewhere in the world every two seconds. World of Books was founded in 2008 and is based in West Sussex, United Kingdom.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Internet Software and Services

Established

2008

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