Headquarters
Berlin
About
Blinkist is a digital learning platform that distills key insights from nonfiction books into 15-minute reads or audio summaries. Founded in 2012, the service helps busy professionals and lifelong learners absorb knowledge from thousands of bestselling titles across categories like business, psychology, health, and technology without committing to full-length books. The platform features a clean, intuitive interface with personalized recommendations based on user interests. Subscribers gain access to a vast library of 'Blinks' that preserve the core ideas and actionable takeaways from each work. Blinkist has become popular among commuters, students, and professionals seeking continuous self-improvement through efficient learning formats.
Program Details
Affiliates earn commissions for driving new subscribers to Blinkist's premium service through the Impact network.
Company History
Founded in 2012 in Berlin by Niklas Jansen, Tobias Balling, Sebastian Klein, and Holger Seim. Initially launched as a book summary app, grew to over 20 million users by 2021. Expanded to include audio formats and partnered with major publishers. Notable milestones include reaching 1 million paid subscribers in 2020 and expanding their library to over 5,000 titles.
Domains
Available Countries
Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America