Headquarters
Toronto
About
Rakuten Kobo is a leading Canadian e-reader and digital bookstore company that offers a comprehensive ecosystem for digital reading. The platform provides millions of eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines across all genres, accessible through their family of e-readers, tablets, and mobile apps. Kobo's devices feature comfortable reading experiences with glare-free screens and adjustable lighting, while their software supports extensive customization of reading preferences. The service includes features like reading stats, book recommendations, and seamless syncing across devices. Kobo also offers Kobo Plus, a subscription service providing unlimited access to a vast catalog of titles. As part of Rakuten, Kobo maintains strong global partnerships with publishers and retailers, making it a major competitor in the digital reading market alongside Amazon Kindle.
Program Details
Affiliates earn commissions by promoting Kobo's e-readers, eBooks, and audiobooks through the Rakuten Affiliate Network.
Company History
Founded in 2009 in Toronto as Shortcovers, rebranded as Kobo in 2010. Acquired by Rakuten in 2012. Key milestones: Launched first e-reader in 2010, expanded globally through retail partnerships, introduced Kobo Plus subscription service, and developed award-winning e-reader devices like Kobo Clara and Kobo Libra.
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