What Hoepli Editore does

Hoepli Editore, legally Casa Editrice Libraria Ulrico Hoepli S.p.A., is an Italian publishing house founded in 1870 and headquartered at Via U. Hoepli 5 in Milan. The company operates across six publishing divisions — general books and e-books, children's and youth literature, school textbooks (Scuola), university academic publications (Università), Italian language learning for foreigners, and foreign rights licensing — supported by a catalog of approximately 1,229 active titles spanning scientific, technical, humanistic, and educational subjects, including the Italian editions of the "For Dummies" series. Supporting service lines include HOEPLIACADEMY+ (teacher professional development) and HOEPLI TEST (university entrance exam preparation), indicating an evolution from pure book publishing into adjacent education services.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: Hoepli is a traditional publisher without proprietary platforms, offering digital editions of its titles through e-book formats and the hoepli.it e-commerce storefront rather than operating a custom software layer. There are no disclosed APIs, SDKs, integrations, AI/ML systems, or patents; the company's technology footprint consists of standard e-commerce, a dedicated test-prep portal, and a continuous-training platform for teachers. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time purchases of physical books (priced roughly €15–€45 per title) and lower-priced e-book editions, supplemented by a small subscription channel via Perlego and recurring access to HoepliAcademy+ content.

The go-to-market combines a flagship physical bookstore (Libreria Internazionale Ulrico Hoepli in Milan) with the hoepli.it online store, direct sales to schools and universities via a dedicated commercial office, and B2B2C distribution to retail through Italian distributors (currently Intertransport S.p.A. for Hoepli Education S.r.l. titles, and from July 2026 Messaggerie Libri S.p.A. for Casa Editrice Ulrico Hoepli S.p.A. titles). International sales are pursued through the Foreign Rights department and a network of international rights agents. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investment, and the main legal entity is currently in liquidation while the broader Hoepli publishing ecosystem — including the separate Hoepli Education S.r.l. — continues active operations.

Name

Hoepli Editore

Legal name

Casa Editrice Libraria Ulrico Hoepli S.p.A.

Website

https://hoeplieditore.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hoepli Editore is a 1870-founded Italian publishing house in Milan producing textbooks, professional manuals, Italian-language-learning materials, and general interest books across six divisions, serving schools, universities, and consumers through a flagship bookstore, online store, and direct sales channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Book Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Book Retailers and News Dealers (45921)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Core Subject Textbooks (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) (EDAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exam Preparation Language Programs (IELTS/TOEFL/DELE/DALF/HSK, etc.) (EDAIAEAD), World Languages & Bilingual/ESL (K–12) Materials (EDAGAAAC), K–12 Textbook Publishing (Core Curriculum) (MPAJABAA)

Keywords

• Educational publishing
• Academic textbooks
• Italian language learning
• Children's books
• Foreign rights licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Physical Book Sales: Sale of printed books through physical bookstore, distribution network, and direct sales to schools and universities. Revenue generated through one-time purchases of books, manuals, dictionaries, and educational materials.
2. E-book Sales: Digital versions of books sold through the hoepli.it platform and third-party platforms like Amazon (Kindle). E-book versions are typically priced lower than physical editions.
3. Perlego Subscription: Some titles available through subscription platform Perlego, allowing access through a recurring subscription model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hoepli Editore is a traditional Italian book publisher that produces and sells physical books and e-books across six divisions: general trade (Libri & eBook), children's and youth literature (Bambini & Ragazzi), K-12 school textbooks (Scuola), university textbooks (Università), Italian-language teaching materials for foreigners (Italiano per stranieri), and international rights licensing (Foreign Rights). It supports these with two ancillary platforms—HOEPLI TEST for university entrance exam preparation and HOEPLIACADEMY+ for teacher continuing education—and operates a flagship physical bookstore in Milan alongside its online store.

Product overview

Hoepli Editore is a traditional Italian publishing house established in 1870, operating as a multi-division publisher rather than a technology platform. The company offers a portfolio of print and digital publishing products organized into six main divisions: Libri & eBook (general books and digital editions), Bambini & Ragazzi (children's literature), Scuola (school textbooks), Università (academic publications), Italiano per stranieri (Italian language learning), and Foreign Rights (international licensing). Supporting services include HOEPLIACADEMY+ for teacher professional development and HOEPLI TEST for university admission test preparation. The company also operates a physical flagship bookstore in Milan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hoepli.it: Online bookstore - La Grande Libreria Online
• HoepliTest.it
• HoepliAcademy+
• Hoepli Education S.r.l.

Products and services

• Libri & eBook (General Trade Publishing) General trade publishing division offering physical books and e-book editions across business, science, humanities, technology, sports, self-help, and leisure subject areas for adult readers in Italy and internationally.
• Bambini & Ragazzi (Children's and Youth Literature) Publishing division producing illustrated books, classics, and educational content for children and young readers, sold to parents, schools, and gift buyers.
• Scuola (K-12 School Textbooks and Educational Materials) Publishing division producing school textbooks and educational materials for Italian primary and secondary schools, including teaching resources for teachers and administrators, sold to schools and directly to teachers.
• Università (University and Academic Textbooks) Publishing division producing university-level academic textbooks and scholarly publications across disciplines for Italian universities and individual students.
• Italiano per Stranieri (Italian Language Learning Materials) Publishing division producing Italian language courses, grammars, and certified-examination preparation materials (CILS, CELI, PLIDA) for non-native speakers, sold to foreign learners, expats, and language schools.
• Foreign Rights (International Rights Licensing) Licensing service that sells translation rights and foreign editions of Hoepli titles to international publishers through a dedicated department and network of international rights agents.
• HOEPLI TEST (Test Preparation Materials and Practice Exams) Test preparation materials and practice exams for Italian university entrance tests and professional certification exams across disciplines including medicine, engineering, and economics, sold to prospective students.
• HOEPLIACADEMY+ (Teacher Continuing Education Platform) Professional development and continuing education platform offering training courses and resources for Italian school teachers, complementing Hoepli's educational textbook offerings.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Messaggerie Libri S.p.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2026Effective July 1, 2026, Messaggerie Libri S.p.A. will handle distribution of titles from Casa Editrice Ulrico Hoepli S.p.A. in liquidation. This is a significant distribution partnership affecting the majority of Hoepli Editore titles.
• Intertransport S.p.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContinues to distribute Hoepli Education S.r.l. titles (separate entity from Casa Editrice Ulrico Hoepli S.p.A.) according to standard operational procedures.
• International Rights AgentsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of international rights agents facilitating foreign rights sales and licensing of Hoepli titles to international publishers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• De Agostini: Italian publishing group with educational, trade, and partworks divisions; comparable to Hoepli across general trade, K-12, and reference/educational content categories.
• Feltrinelli: Major Italian publisher and bookstore chain with a strong trade catalog and physical retail network; comparable to Hoepli as an integrated publisher-retailer serving Italian readers.
• Giunti Editore: Italian publisher active across school, university, children's, and trade books with a domestic school propaganda network; directly overlaps Hoepli's multi-segment publishing model.
• Rizzoli Education: Italian K-12 and higher-education publisher with school textbooks and digital learning platforms; closely comparable to Hoepli's educational publishing core, especially in Scuola.
• Mondadori: Italy's largest trade and educational publisher and bookstore operator; directly comparable to Hoepli as a multi-format Italian publisher with both school/university divisions and a national retail footprint.
• Zanichelli: Long-standing Italian educational publisher specializing in school and university textbooks; competes head-on with Hoepli's Scuola and Università divisions across core curriculum subjects.

Broad incumbents

• Wiley: Global publisher of professional, academic, and educational content; comparable to Hoepli's professional manuals and university textbook categories, particularly in business and STEM.
• Pearson: Global education incumbent offering K-12, higher-ed, and assessment products; competes with Hoepli in university and language-learning segments at a much broader international scale.
• Springer Nature: International academic and educational publisher with deep university and scholarly catalogs; competes with Hoepli's Università division in higher-education and reference content.
• McGraw-Hill Education: Large international educational publisher with strong university and professional catalogs; overlaps Hoepli's Università division and professional manuals offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Hoepli_1870

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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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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