BooksActually
BooksActually is a private online bookstore based in Bukit Merah, Singapore, founded in 2005. It operates as a small independent retailer with 1-10 employees, selling books direct-to-consumer via its website, booksactuallyshop.com.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersBukit Merah, Singapore
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What BooksActually does
BooksActually is a private, for-profit online bookstore headquartered in Bukit Merah, Singapore, operating since 2005. According to the firmographic data, the company operates with a small team of 1-10 employees and runs an e-commerce presence at booksactuallyshop.com. The business model is direct-to-consumer book retail, with the firmographic description explicitly identifying it as an online bookstore.
It is important to note that the aggregated source material accompanying these firmographics is misaligned: the substantive data blocks describe OLXTOTO (an online lottery/toto gaming platform operating in Southeast Asia) and TeePublic (a print-on-demand apparel and merchandise marketplace), not BooksActually. Multiple source blocks explicitly state that "no information about BooksActually was found in the provided source material." Consequently, no product detail, revenue, leadership, funding, partnership, or technology data pertaining to BooksActually itself is available in this input. Analysis is therefore restricted to the firmographic record, which establishes the company as a small, long-established independent Singapore-based online bookseller with no disclosed investors, subsidiaries, or expansion signals.
BooksActually firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BooksActually
- Website
- https://booksactuallyshop.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- BooksActually is a private online bookstore based in Bukit Merah, Singapore, founded in 2005. It operates as a small independent retailer with 1-10 employees, selling books direct-to-consumer via its website, booksactuallyshop.com.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BooksActually industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Online Book Retail
- NAICS
- Book Retailers and News Dealers (4592)
- SIC
- Retail-Catalog & Mail-Order Houses (5961)
- akta.pro primary industry
- General Bookstores (New Books) (CRALAAAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Digital Books & Audiobooks Retail (E-books/Audiobooks) (CRALAAAI), Specialty Genre Bookstores (e.g., Sci‑Fi, Mystery, Poetry) (CRALAAAJ)
Keywords
Where BooksActually is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bukit Merah
- HQ country
- Singapore
- HQ region
- Asia
Markets served
BooksActually business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel
Revenue model
- Online Lottery/Toto Gaming: Platform offers toto 4D lottery games with various popular markets available daily
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Standard access |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
BooksActually product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BooksActually is an online bookstore that sells books directly to consumers through its e-commerce website. The company operates from Singapore and presents itself as an independent retailer with a curated book selection.
Product overview
TeePublic is a print-on-demand marketplace platform connecting independent designers with customers seeking custom apparel and merchandise. The platform offers a broad portfolio across three main categories: Adult Apparel (t-shirts, shorts, hoodies, long sleeve tees, sweatshirts, tank tops, baseball tees), Kids Apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, long sleeve tees), and Home Goods (mugs, tapestries, wall art, pillows). Accessories include hats, stickers, magnets, phone cases, pins, and totes. The platform operates on a print-on-demand model where products are produced only when ordered.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- Various popular markets available daily for more interesting game variety
Companies that use BooksActually
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
BooksActually technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
BooksActually partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Expansion highlights1 record
BooksActually competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Strand Bookstore: Iconic independent bookstore in New York known for rare, used, and new titles with a strong curation brand. Comparable as an indie bookstore with a curated catalog and a hybrid physical/online retail model.
- Kinokuniya Singapore: Major Japanese bookstore chain with a flagship in Singapore, selling English, Japanese, and regional titles both in-store and online. Directly comparable as a multi-format bookstore serving Singapore and Southeast Asian readers.
- Page One: Asia-based bookstore chain with locations in Singapore, Hong Kong, and mainland China, offering curated English and Asian titles. Comparable multi-market bookstore serving similar Southeast Asian readers.
- Powell's Books: Large independent bookstore in Portland, Oregon, with a noted online channel selling new and used books. Comparable as an indie bookstore operator with a meaningful online book retail business.
- Times Bookstore: Singapore-based bookstore chain operating physical stores and online sales, focusing on English-language and Asian-interest titles. Directly comparable as a domestic bookstore competitor in the same market.
- Popular Bookstore: Long-standing Singapore bookstore chain with a broad catalog across fiction, nonfiction, children's books, and educational titles. Comparable as a brick-and-mortar and online bookstore serving the same Singapore customer base.
Broad incumbents
- Waterstones: UK's leading high-street bookstore chain with a strong online presence. Comparable as a multi-channel bookstore serving English-language readers, though larger in scale and UK-focused.
- Book Depository: Global online bookstore (owned by Amazon) offering free worldwide shipping with a catalog of tens of millions of titles. Comparable as an online-first book retailer, though vastly larger in scale and geographic reach.
- Amazon Books: Amazon's online bookstore vertical, offering the largest book catalog globally with aggressive pricing and Prime shipping. Comparable as an online bookstore serving the same end consumers, but with vastly greater scale and subsidy.
Regional players
- Periplus: Indonesia-based bookstore chain with operations across Indonesia and Southeast Asia, selling English and local-language titles. Comparable as a regional bookstore competitor serving overlapping Southeast Asian markets.
Market position
Strengths3 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat1 record
Key risks5 records
Key highlights4 records
Customer concentration
BooksActually social profiles
Digital presenceBooksActually financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
BooksActually leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
BooksActually funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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BooksActually M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about BooksActually
What does BooksActually do?
BooksActually is an online bookstore that sells books directly to consumers through its e-commerce website. The company operates from Singapore and presents itself as an independent retailer with a curated book selection.
Is BooksActually a public or private company?
BooksActually is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was BooksActually founded?
BooksActually was founded in 2005. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is BooksActually based?
BooksActually is headquartered in Bukit Merah, Singapore, in the Asia region.
How does BooksActually make money?
One revenue line is on record: online Lottery/Toto Gaming.
Who are BooksActually's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Strand Bookstore, Kinokuniya Singapore, Page One, Powell's Books, Times Bookstore and Popular Bookstore. Broad incumbents are Waterstones, Book Depository and Amazon Books. Periplus is listed as a regional player.
Does BooksActually have an API?
No public API is recorded for BooksActually.
What industry is BooksActually in?
BooksActually's product category is Online Book Retail. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRALAAAA, General Bookstores (New Books), with a secondary code of CRALAAAI, Digital Books & Audiobooks Retail (E-books/Audiobooks). Its NAICS code is 4592 and its SIC code is 5961.