What getAbstract does

getAbstract AG is a Switzerland-headquartered (Lucerne) knowledge curation and delivery platform founded in 1999 that licenses a verified, 100% rights-cleared library of 100,000+ business knowledge pieces drawn from 850+ publishers across eight languages to enterprise Learning & Development, HR, and IT/AI teams; the company also serves individual professionals, students, and knowledge-intensive regulated industries such as pharma, finance, energy, and legal. Its customers include roughly 1-in-3 Fortune 500 companies and a cumulative base of 5,000 corporate accounts over 25 years, with named deployments at Microsoft, Visa, Mastercard, Experian, Ford, E.ON, EY, Adobe, abrdn, Imperial Brands, and Royal Mail.

The product portfolio is organized around three go-to-market solutions — Knowledge for Learning, Knowledge for Enterprise AI, and Knowledge for Productivity — built on three layered offerings: the Core Knowledge Layer (50K+ pieces covering business, leadership, AI literacy), the Platinum Knowledge Layer (extended marketing, finance, sales, operations data), and the Custom Knowledge Layer (bespoke per regulated-sector engagement). Core technical components include Flow, a conversational AI knowledge concierge launched in 2024 that lives inside Microsoft Teams; Tacit, a custom tacit-knowledge capture solution; a Microsoft 365 Certified Graph Connector with AppSource listing enabling one-click IT deployment; a Knowledge Compression engine that reduces raw documents from approximately 120,000 tokens to approximately 4,000 structured tokens to lower AI inference cost; SCORM/xAPI and 25+ LMS/LXP native connectors; and MCP (Model Context Protocol) / direct API exposure for custom enterprise agents. Compliance posture includes SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR, with Swiss-hosted infrastructure and optional EU data residency.

Revenue is generated through subscription licensing across four tiers (enterprise/corporate, individual, student, team) plus content-licensing to enterprise AI systems and a commission-based affiliate program. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; a 14-day enterprise pilot is offered without procurement contract and a free trial is available to individuals. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales (L&D and IT buyers), the Microsoft AppSource marketplace, LMS/LXP partner integrations, the exclusive XING Premium partnership in DACH markets, and direct website / mobile app sales. The company is privately held and bootstrapped since founding, with co-founder Thomas Bergen as CEO and Andrew Savikas as Chief Strategy Officer.

Name

getAbstract

Legal name

getAbstract AG

Website

https://getabstract.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

getAbstract is a Swiss-based knowledge curation platform licensing a verified, rights-cleared library of 100,000+ business summaries to enterprise L&D, HR, and IT/AI teams, delivered via Microsoft Teams, Copilot, LMS/LXP connectors, and custom AI agents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Knowledge Curation and AI Knowledge Layer Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Content Bundling & Subscription Passes (All-Access Libraries) (MPACALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Course Bundle Subscriptions & Learning Membership Marketplaces (EDAFAIAI), Corporate/L&D Course Licensing from Creators (B2B Upskilling) (MPACALAH), Standards, Packaging & Interoperability Tools (SCORM/xAPI/cmi5/LTI) (EDAFAHAH)

Keywords

• Enterprise knowledge curation
• Book summary platform
• Corporate learning subscription
• AI knowledge layer
• Learning and development content

Headquarters

HQ city

Luzern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Enterprise/Corporate Subscription: Annual or multi-year subscription licenses for organizations. Includes access to Core Knowledge Layer, Microsoft connector, LMS/LXP delivery, Flow, and Custom Knowledge Layer for regulated sectors. Priced per seat or tiered by organization size. Primary revenue driver.
2. Individual Subscription: Personal subscription plans for individual professionals. Includes access to 27,000+ summaries via web, mobile app (iOS/Android). Weekly abstract email recommendations. Starter/free trial available.
3. Student Subscription: Discounted subscription plan for students with access to the full knowledge library at reduced pricing.
4. Content Licensing to AI Systems: Rights-cleared, structured knowledge licensed to enterprise AI systems (Microsoft Copilot, custom agents, Gemini). Revenue derived from per-seat, API usage, or enterprise licensing of the knowledge layer for AI integration.
5. Affiliate Partner Program: Commission-based referral program where partners promote getAbstract subscription service and earn commission per successful referral.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

getAbstract curates, summarizes, and licenses a verified, rights-cleared knowledge layer of 100K+ pieces from 850+ publishers, delivered as individual and enterprise subscriptions. Products include Flow, an AI Knowledge Concierge native to Microsoft Teams; Core, Platinum, and Custom Knowledge Layers for AI integration with Copilot, Gemini, and custom agents; Tacit for capturing organizational tacit knowledge; and LMS/LXP delivery via SCORM and xAPI connectors for corporate learning environments.

Product overview

getAbstract is a knowledge curation and delivery platform offering a layered portfolio of products organized around three go-to-market solutions: Knowledge for Learning, Knowledge for Enterprise AI, and Knowledge for Productivity. At the core is the Knowledge Layer (available as Core, Platinum, and Custom variants) — a verified, rights-cleared library of 100K+ knowledge pieces curated by 1,000+ human experts from 850+ publishers since 1999. The primary end-user products are Flow (an AI-powered conversational knowledge concierge for Microsoft Teams) and Tacit (a custom tacit knowledge capture solution). Knowledge is delivered through Microsoft-certified connectors, SCORM/xAPI for LMS/LXP, MCP and API for custom agents, and directly through Flow. The platform supports 8 languages and targets enterprise L&D, HR, IT, and AI teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flow (AI Knowledge Concierge) Conversational AI assistant that lives natively inside Microsoft Teams, delivering personalized, proactive, rights-cleared knowledge answers in audio, text, and interactive formats for enterprise knowledge workers.
• Tacit Captures and structures an organization's own tacit knowledge as expert-verified, proprietary content built per engagement for regulated, specialist, knowledge-intensive sectors such as pharma, finance, and compliance.
• Core Knowledge Layer Foundational verified knowledge layer of 50K+ rights-cleared knowledge pieces spanning business, leadership, and AI readiness, curated by human experts and deliverable via LMS/LXP, Microsoft connector, Gemini, or Flow.
• Platinum Knowledge Layer Extended enterprise-grade knowledge layer covering marketing, finance, sales, and operations, delivered as IP-checked, source-verified business knowledge via Microsoft connector, Copilot, or Gemini for enterprise AI.
• Custom Knowledge Layer Bespoke knowledge layer built per engagement for regulated sectors such as pharma protocols, financial compliance, and cosmetics regulations, combining the Core Knowledge Layer with internal expert knowledge and 850+ publisher content via tailored connectors.
• Knowledge for Learning Solution Go-to-market solution delivering the Core Knowledge Layer for L&D and HR teams via Microsoft connector, Flow, and LMS/LXP integrations targeting AI upskilling, leadership development, collaborative learning, upskilling/reskilling, and well-being.
• Knowledge for Enterprise AI Solution Go-to-market solution delivering rights-cleared, IP-checked, source-verified knowledge from the Platinum Knowledge Layer into Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, and custom enterprise agents for IT teams.
• Knowledge for Productivity Solution Go-to-market solution delivering custom-curated knowledge layers (including Tacit) for regulated, specialist, knowledge-heavy work via tailored connectors to enterprise stacks.
• Microsoft Connector (Microsoft 365 Certified) Microsoft-certified connector delivering getAbstract's verified knowledge natively into Microsoft 365 Teams, Copilot, and Microsoft Graph, with one-click IT deployment through Microsoft AppSource.
• LMS/LXP Delivery Delivery of verified knowledge content via SCORM, xAPI, and native connectors to 25+ LMS and LXP platforms for embedding verified knowledge inside corporate learning environments.
• Individual & Team Subscriptions Personal and team-level subscriptions providing access to 27,000+ verified business summaries via web, iOS, and Android mobile apps, with weekly email recommendations and a free trial entry point.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full-text reading takes ~3 hours; getAbstract compressed summaries take 15 minutes — saving ~2 hours 45 minutes per knowledge request.
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Microsoft 365 partner providing native integration of verified knowledge via Teams, Copilot, and Microsoft Graph. getAbstract is listed on Microsoft AppSource with a certified connector and Teams app (Flow). Relationship includes Microsoft Graph Connector, MCP integration, and joint go-to-market for enterprise AI knowledge. One-click IT deployment available through the Microsoft ecosystem.
• 850+ Publishers (Springer, Wiley, HBR, Penguin Random House, and more)coreTechnology or IntegrationContent licensing partnerships with 850+ international publishers across six continents. Publishers provide the source material (books, articles, online content) that getAbstract curates, compresses, and structures into its verified knowledge layer. getAbstract pays licensing fees and in return provides publishers with a new distribution channel and audience reach.
• XING PremiumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive getAbstract benefit offered to XING Premium members in German-speaking markets (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). XING promotes getAbstract as a subscriber benefit; getAbstract gains access to XING's professional B2B audience.
• 1,000+ Subject-Matter Experts (Global Network)coreOthersGlobal network of 1,000+ human subject-matter experts who curate, verify, and maintain the knowledge layer. These experts stress-test claims, separate trends from truth, and ensure knowledge currency and relevance across 1K+ business topics.
• Publisher Partners (Network)coreTechnology or Integration850+ publisher partners across six continents who license their content for getAbstract's knowledge layer. Includes major international publishers such as Springer, Wiley, Harvard Business Review, Penguin Random House, and many more. Each publisher relationship involves content licensing for curation and AI-ready structuring.
• Media PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partners collaborating with getAbstract for press coverage, content distribution, and brand visibility. Associated with the getAbstract International Book Award program.
• Affiliate PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliates who promote getAbstract subscriptions in exchange for commission per successful referral. Part of the Affiliate Partner Program targeting individuals and organizations with relevant professional audiences.
• Alliance PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance partners collaborating with getAbstract on knowledge ecosystem development, joint product opportunities, and market expansion. Listed as a distinct partner category alongside publisher and affiliate partners.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Blinkist: Subscription service delivering condensed summaries of non-fiction books and podcasts to consumers and teams; directly comparable to getAbstract's core model of rights-cleared, expert-summarized business book summaries delivered via subscription.
• O'Reilly (Safari): Subscription-based enterprise learning platform providing books, videos, and live courses from major publishers to technical and business professionals; comparable to getAbstract's publisher-licensed content model and enterprise seat-based subscriptions.
• Coursera for Business: Enterprise arm of Coursera offering curated content, certificate programs, and AI-powered learning tools to corporate L&D teams; directly comparable in serving enterprise L&D with curated learning content and now adding AI-generated learning capabilities.
• Degreed: Enterprise learning experience platform aggregating content from multiple providers, skills tracking, and AI-powered learning paths; comparable as enterprise L&D infrastructure that integrates third-party learning content and increasingly uses AI for personalization.
• Skillsoft: Enterprise learning company providing curated content, leadership development, and compliance training to corporate customers via subscription; comparable in targeting enterprise L&D with subscription-based curated content and AI-enabled delivery.
• Pluralsight: Technology-focused enterprise learning platform offering expert-led video courses and skill assessments; comparable in selling curated subscription-based learning content into enterprise L&D with AI-driven personalization features.
• MasterClass: Premium subscription learning platform featuring expert-led video courses from renowned practitioners; comparable as a high-quality subscription learning content service, though more consumer-skewed and longer-form than getAbstract's compressed summaries.
• Perlego: Subscription-based digital library providing unlimited access to publisher-licensed academic and professional content; comparable to getAbstract in providing publisher-licensed rights-cleared content via subscription, though focused on full-text access versus summaries.

Broad incumbents

• LinkedIn Learning: Microsoft-owned enterprise learning platform offering video courses and learning paths to professionals; directly comparable as a subscription-based learning content service sold into enterprises, and uniquely relevant as it sits inside the same Microsoft ecosystem getAbstract integrates with.

Emerging players

• Glean: Enterprise AI search and knowledge management platform that grounds answers in a company's internal content; comparable as a knowledge layer for enterprise AI but focused on internal corpus rather than getAbstract's external verified publisher content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/getabstract
• Facebookfacebook.com/getabstract
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/getabstract
• Instagraminstagram.com/getabstract

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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