Inspired by a ''Read Freely'' philosophy and a passion for innovation, Kobo is one of the world's fastest-growing eReading services. Read Freely stems from Kobo's belief that consumers should have the freedom to read any book, anytime, anyplace – and on any device. As a result, Kobo has attracted millions of readers from more than 190 countries and features one of the world's largest eReading catalogues with over 3.5 million eBook, newspaper and magazine titles.
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How We Got Started
Founded in 2009, Kobo is owned by the Tokyo-based Rakuten, Japan's largest eCommerce operator. Headquartered in Toronto our over 300 employees are proud of Kobo's top-ranked eReading applications for the iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows and our own line of eReaders, including the award winning Kobo Touch and Kobo Vox.
Customer Can Expect
Open
We believe open standards for eBooks are best for consumers, publishers, retailers and hardware manufacturers. Closed systems stifle innovation and growth. Kobo proudly supports EPUB and encourages our users to read a Kobo-purchased eBook on their smartphone, eReader, laptop, or whichever device they choose.
Available on any device
Consumers are only just beginning to discover how they want to read digitally. Some will choose dedicated eReaders, others their smartphone or laptop. Most will choose all of the above. We support personal preference and are assembling the world's best catalogue of eBooks, no matter which device our customers use.
Breadth of Content
With over 3.5 million eBooks to browse, we have engaged readers in 190 countries. Our eBook listings include New York Times bestsellers, award winners, classics and more. We are also proud of our innovative, interactive apps – such as Pulse and Reading Life – aimed at making reading a more engaging social experience.
Global
We believe the opportunity for ''eReading'' is global, and we are focused on rapidly expanding our global footprint. Kobo already has readers in 190 countries and counting.