eBook Partnership

What eBook Partnership does

eBook Partnership (legally Mint Associates Ltd) is a UK-based professional eBook services provider founded in 2010 by Matt and Diana Horner and headquartered in London. The company produces eBook files in EPUB (reflowable and fixed-layout), KPF, Mobi, PagePerfect PDF, and NOOK Kids/Comics formats, validated against EPUBCheck and individual retailer specifications, and distributes those files on behalf of clients to a global network of more than 20 retailers, subscription services, and library suppliers via a single submission and a self-serve client dashboard. Its core customers are independent authors, SMB and mid-market independent publishers, and corporate content owners including enterprises such as Hearst and the Royal Academy of Dance; pricing combines quote-based conversion project fees with tiered self-publishing packages ($399–$1,699) and recurring distribution subscriptions starting at $299/year per up to 10 titles, with zero commission retained on client royalties.

Revenue streams include one-time conversion fees, recurring distribution subscriptions, fixed-fee self-publishing bundles, ISBN allocation services, and — most recently — WCAG 2.2 Level AA and European Accessibility Act (EAA) compliance remediation services targeted at publishers, regulators, public bodies, financial institutions, universities, and health/science organizations ahead of the June 2025 EAA enforcement date. The company positions itself on specialist fixed-layout expertise, dedicated project management for every engagement, multi-language production including non-Western character sets, and a free 10-document accessibility scan used as lead generation for paid remediation work. Ownership is concentrated with the founders, the firm has raised no external funding, and the trading entity is registered in England and Wales (company number 07315885).

Name

eBook Partnership

Legal name

Mint Associates Ltd

Website

https://ebookpartnership.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

eBook Partnership is a UK-based, founder-owned eBook services firm founded in 2010 that converts, distributes, and remediates eBooks for independent authors, publishers, and corporate content owners via a global multi-channel network and recurring compliance offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

eBook Conversion and Distribution Services

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Book Publishers (51313)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

eBook & Digital Reading Platforms (BPAMAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cover Design, Illustration & Book Interior Design Services (MPAJAJAH)

Keywords

• EBook conversion services
• Digital publishing services
• EBook distribution network
• Accessibility remediation
• Self-publishing packages

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. eBook conversion services: One-time project fees for professional eBook conversion of manuscripts from PDF or Word format to EPUB and other eBook formats. Pricing based on volume, content type, and format requirements. Includes dedicated Project Manager and quality assurance.
2. eBook distribution services: Annual or monthly subscription fees for distributing eBooks to global network of retailers, subscription services, and libraries. Tiered pricing based on number of live titles. $299/year for up to 10 titles, with sliding scale discounts for larger catalogs. Zero commission on client royalties.
3. Self-publishing packages: All-inclusive packages for independent authors combining conversion, distribution, and optional print services. Silver ($399) for eBook only, Gold ($1,199) adds print formatting and POD, Platinum ($1,699) adds professional cover design. One-time fees with no ongoing costs.
4. ISBN allocation: Optional additional service for ISBN allocation. ISBNs registered through Nielsen, the UK ISBN Agency, under ebookpartnership.com imprint.
5. Accessibility compliance services: EAA compliance and WCAG accessibility remediation services for existing eBook backlists or new titles. Volume discounts available for publishers with multiple titles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

eBook Partnership provides professional eBook conversion, global distribution to retailers/subscription services/libraries, and accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.2 / EAA) services. It also offers tiered self-publishing packages and consultancy for complex interactive eBook development, acting as a virtual eBook department for publishers and authors. The company delivers dedicated Project Management for every engagement.

Product overview

eBook Partnership is a UK-based professional eBook service provider founded in 2010, offering a unified portfolio of conversion, distribution, and accessibility services. The core offerings consist of eBook Conversion (transforming manuscripts to EPUB, Kindle, PDF formats) and eBook Distribution (global reach to retailers, subscription services, and library suppliers with 100% royalties). Additional services include EAA Compliance Services for eBooks (European Accessibility Act compliance), Self-Publishing Packages in three tiers (Silver, Gold, Platinum), a Free 10-Document Accessibility Scan, and eBook Development & Project Management consultancy. The company also provides PDF & EPUB Accessibility Services for WCAG 2.2 AA compliance. All services are backed by dedicated Project Managers and are available to authors, publishers, and corporate content owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• eBook Conversion Professional service transforming manuscripts (PDF, Word) into EPUB (reflowable and fixed-layout), Kindle (KPF/Mobi), PagePerfect PDF, and NOOK Kids/Comics formats with EPUBCheck compliance testing, handled by a dedicated Project Manager.
• eBook Distribution Global distribution of eBooks to retailers (Amazon, Apple, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Google Play), subscription services (Kindle Unlimited, Perlego, Scribd, Storytel, 24Symbols, BookBeat), and library suppliers (OverDrive, EBSCO, Hoopla, ProQuest). Pricing is tiered with zero-commission royalty payments and a secure online Dashboard for sales tracking.
• EAA Compliance Services for eBooks European Accessibility Act compliance service converting eBooks into accessible, WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA-compliant EPUBs, including accessibility testing and complete evidence packs ahead of the June 2025 deadline.
• Self-Publishing Packages Tiered all-inclusive packages for independent authors: Silver ($399, eBook-only), Gold ($1,199, adds print formatting and POD plus 15 softcover or 10 hardcover books), and Platinum ($1,699, adds professional cover design). All include ISBN allocation and 100% royalty payments.
• Free 10-Document Accessibility Scan Complimentary accessibility scan testing up to 10 representative PDFs or EPUBs against WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards, with a report delivered in 5-7 business days showing pass/fail status, identified barriers, priority ranking, and remediation cost estimates.
• eBook Development & Project Management Consultancy and project management service for complex eBook projects, including interactive EPUBs, multiple-path stories, character illustration, and sourcing of professional narrators. Acts as a virtual eBook department for content owners.
• PDF & EPUB Accessibility Services Accessibility remediation service making PDFs and EPUBs compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA standards, including complete evidence packs and multi-language support for regulators, financial institutions, publishers, health organizations, and universities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% royalty payout - eBook Partnership charges zero commission on royalties received from retailers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PublishDrive: Self-publishing and distribution platform offering one-click eBook conversion, global retailer distribution, and analytics. Competes directly with eBook Partnership in the author-and-publisher distribution space with a more technology-forward, SaaS-style interface.
• Draft2Digital: Leading eBook and print-on-demand aggregator offering manuscript conversion, global distribution to retailers and libraries, and author-friendly pricing. Most direct competitor to eBook Partnership's core conversion-and-distribution offering, though Draft2Digital takes a commission on royalties rather than charging zero commission.
• BookBaby: Self-publishing services company offering eBook conversion, print-on-demand, cover design, and distribution packages for authors. Direct competitor to eBook Partnership's tiered self-publishing packages (Silver/Gold/Platinum).
• Smashwords: eBook distributor and conversion service originally founded by Mark Coker, now operating under Draft2Digital. Competes directly with eBook Partnership in indie author and small publisher distribution to major retailers and library suppliers.

Others

• ACX (Audible): Audiobook creation, distribution, and royalty platform owned by Amazon. Adjacent rather than direct competitor — eBook Partnership focuses on eBook conversion/distribution while ACX handles audio, but both serve the same indie author and publisher audience with overlapping platform relationships.

Emerging players

• Vellum: Mac-only eBook formatting and creation tool for indie authors and small publishers. Partial overlap with eBook Partnership's conversion services — represents a self-serve alternative for tech-savvy authors that bypasses agency services.
• Spines: AI-powered publishing platform offering end-to-end book production services including editing, cover design, formatting, and distribution. Emerging competitor threatening traditional conversion services with automation.
• Reedsy: Marketplace connecting authors with freelance publishing professionals (editors, designers, marketers) and offering a free eBook conversion/distribution tool. Partial overlap; positions Reedsy as a hybrid between self-serve aggregator and full-service provider.

Broad incumbents

• Ingram Content Group (IngramSpark): Largest book distribution and print-on-demand network globally, serving publishers of all sizes with retail and library distribution plus POD services. Broad incumbent in the same space as eBook Partnership's distribution arm, with significantly greater scale and direct retailer relationships.
• Lulu: Established self-publishing platform offering print-on-demand, eBook conversion, distribution to major retailers, and author services. Competes with eBook Partnership across the full self-publishing value chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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