- Website
- http://www.bookrenter.com
- Founded on
- Aug. 20, 2006
- Keywords
- textbooks books online-media renting-online netflix-model college-textbooks ebooks online-textbooks online-books tikiman
Company Profile
<p>BookRenter launched in 2006 and is dedicated to making education more affordable by allowing students to rent textbooks for up to 75% off the retail price. BookRenter’s innovative pricing and operating systems provide students with the best price, highest quality books, and most flexible rental experience available today. Currently carrying over 3 million titles and serving thousands of students on over 5,000 U.S. campuses, BookRenter is one of the fastest growing startups in Silicon Valley, growing at over 300% each year. BookRenter, with offices in Campbell, California, is a private company that is funded by prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firms</p>
<p>The Idea behind BookRenter.com came from the frustration associated with buying textbooks when the founder, Colin Barceloux, attended Santa Clara University as an Undergraduate Student. BookRenter.com utilizes state-of-the-art technology and superior customer service to provide students with a better value and a hassle-free process. Students can avoid long lines, out-of-stock titles, and getting $0 back for books by renting at BookRenter.com!</p>