Kiosko y Más

What Kiosko y Más does

Kiosko y Más is a Spanish digital newsstand platform headquartered in Madrid, founded in 2011, that aggregates digital editions of more than 300 newspapers and magazines from virtually every major Spanish media group, including Vocento, Prisa, Godó, RBA, Hearst España, Condé Nast, Henneo, Grupo Zeta, Planeta, Ecoprensa, and Prensa Ibérica. Its core product is a consumer-facing web platform and native iOS/Android applications (built on the NewspaperDirect mobile framework) that allow users to browse, purchase, and read individual issues or subscribe to publications, with first editions of major Spanish newspapers made available from 23:30 nightly. The company also operates a Premium subscription tier providing unlimited access to dozens of included publications and sells Cheque Regalo (gift cards) in denominations of €20 to €200, alongside promotional code redemption.

The business model combines four revenue streams: individual publication sales (pay-as-you-go, typically €0.99–€1.99 per issue), recurring Premium subscriptions (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual tiers), prepaid gift cards, and corporate subscriptions under a dedicated Empresas tariff for businesses. Distribution is omnichannel: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at kioskoymas.com, plus Apple App Store and Google Play Store mobile applications, with top-of-funnel marketing handled through organic social channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn). Pricing is aggressively low — Invertia, for example, is offered at €3/month or €69/year — positioning the platform as a low-ARPU, high-volume aggregator rather than a premium content publisher.

Kiosko y Más targets a horizontally segmented audience split between individual readers (Particulares, the primary segment) and corporate customers (Empresas). The platform now serves Spain as the core market and has extended operating geographies to Andorra, Peru, Venezuela, and Mexico, targeting the broader Spanish-speaking readership. Operationally, the company is small (11–50 employees), privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, and operates without a public-facing API or documented AI/ML capabilities, leaving its competitive position dependent on the breadth and depth of its publisher partnerships and its position as a consolidated payment and access layer for Spanish-language digital press.

Name

Kiosko y Más

Website

https://kioskoymas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kiosko y Más is a Spanish digital newsstand platform that aggregates digital editions from over 300 publishers, offering web and mobile access to newspapers and magazines to individual consumers and corporate clients across Spain and select Latin American markets via subscriptions, single-issue sales, and gift cards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Newsstand

NAICS

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

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Magazine & Newspaper Subscription Platforms (Paywalls, Membership) (MPAJAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Publishing Aggregators & Distribution (e-book distribution, news syndication) (MPAJAMAE), News & Content Aggregation Portals (BPAMAAAI)

Keywords

• Digital newsstand
• Newspaper subscriptions
• Magazine subscriptions
• Digital publishing
• Digital press platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Publication Sales: Users purchase individual newspaper and magazine issues at varying price points
2. Subscription (Premium): Monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual subscription tiers offering unlimited access to premium publications
3. Gift Cards: Prepaid gift cards sold at 20€, 30€, 40€, 50€, 75€, 100€, 150€, and 200€ denominations that can be redeemed for publications
4. Corporate Subscriptions: Business tier for companies with dedicated pricing and tariff plans for enterprise customers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kiosko y Más operates a digital newsstand platform that aggregates digital editions of Spanish newspapers and magazines from over 300 partner publishers. Users can purchase individual issues, subscribe to the Premium tier for unlimited access to included publications, or buy gift cards in preset denominations. The service is accessible via a web platform and native iOS/Android mobile applications, with first editions of major Spanish newspapers published nightly starting at 23:30.

Product overview

Kiosko y Más is a Spanish digital newsstand platform that provides access to digital editions of newspapers and magazines. The core offering consists of a web platform and mobile applications (Android/iOS) where users can purchase individual issues or subscribe to publications. The product portfolio includes a comprehensive newspaper catalog (with titles like ABC, EL PAÍS, La Vanguardia, El Economista) organized by category (Generalista, Deportiva, Económica, Internacional), and an extensive magazine catalog spanning topics such as Actualidad y Finanzas, Cocina, Deportes, Tecnología, Motor, and Viajes e Historia. The platform offers gift cards (Cheque Regalo) in various denominations, a Premium subscription tier for unlimited access to included publications, and access to specialized financial publications like Invertia. The service aggregates content from over 300 partner publishers including RBA, Hearst España, Condé Nast, Grupo Zeta, Vocento, and Motorpress.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kiosko y Más Digital Newsstand Platform A web-based digital newsstand that aggregates digital editions of Spanish newspapers and magazines from hundreds of partner publishers including Vocento, Godó, Prisa, RBA, Hearst, Condé Nast, Henneo, and Grupo Zeta. Customers can browse, purchase individual issues, and read publications online.
• Kiosko y Más Mobile Application Native Android and iOS applications that allow users to browse, purchase, and read digital newspaper and magazine editions on mobile devices, available for download on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
• Kiosko y Más Premium Subscription Subscription service offering unlimited access to dozens of included newspapers and magazines for a recurring monthly or annual fee, providing all-you-can-read access for individual users.
• Cheque Regalo (Gift Cards) Prepaid digital gift cards available in denominations of €20, €30, €40, €50, €75, €100, €150, and €200 that recipients can redeem toward subscriptions or individual publication purchases on the platform.
• Corporate Subscription (Empresas) Business-tier subscription with dedicated pricing and tariff plans for companies and organizations that want centralized digital press access for employees, with corporate billing options.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record.

• VocentoOthersMajor Spanish media group providing newspapers including ABC, El Correo, La Razón, Las Provincias, Ideal, Diario SUR, El Comercio, Hoy, La Rioja, La Verdad, La Nueva Crónica, and regional publications.
• GodóOthersCatalan media group providing La Vanguardia, Mundo Deportivo, Historia y Vida, and sports publications.
• Ediciones El País, S.L.OthersPublisher of El País and related publications including El País Semanal, Icon, S Moda, and Retina.
• RBAOthersMajor magazine publisher providing publications including Semana, National Geographic, Historia National Geographic, Cosmopolitan, and others.
• Hearst Magazines EspañaOthersInternational publisher providing Elle, Esquire, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, GQ, Women's Health, and others.
• Condé NastOthersPremium publisher providing AD, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Vogue, and CN Traveler.
• Henneo Magazines S.A.OthersAragonese media group providing Computer Hoy, Hobby Consolas, Auto Bild, and other technology publications.
• Zeta (Grupo Zeta)OthersSpanish publisher providing Sport, Woman, Cuore, Viajar, Rumore, and other magazines.
• MotorpressOthersAuto and sports publishing group providing Auto Bild, Motor Clásico, Motociclismo, Autopista, and Runner's World.
• Grupo VOthersPublisher providing Gadget, Coches, Hobby Consolas, bikes and outdoor publications.
• PrisaOthersMajor Spanish media conglomerate providing El País, Cinco Días, and other key publications.
• Prensa IbéricaOthersRegional newspaper group providing publications across various Spanish regions including Levante-EMV, Faro de Vigo, and regional titles.
• Diario AS (Grupo PRISA)OthersSports newspaper publisher providing AS and the Guía de La Liga AS.
• PlanetaOthersPublisher providing La Razón, Año Cero, and related publications.
• Serra GroupOthersBalearic Islands publisher providing Última Hora, Periódico de Ibiza y Formentera, Mallorca Bulletin, and Mallorca Magazin.
• EcoprensaOthersPublisher of El Economista and business publications.
• El EspañolOthersDigital native publication providing El Español and Invertia financial news.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• PressReader: Canadian digital newsstand platform distributing thousands of newspapers and magazines via web and mobile apps to libraries, hotels, airlines, and consumers. Direct competitor in the digital newsstand category, and likely the underlying technology provider for Kiosko y Más based on the NewspaperDirect package identifier in its Android app.
• Blendle: Dutch pay-per-article digital newsstand originally popularized in the Netherlands and Germany. Comparable in offering consumers à-la-carte and bundled access to newspaper and magazine content rather than full print-style subscriptions.
• Magzter: Global digital magazine newsstand distributing thousands of titles via web and mobile apps with both single-issue and subscription models. Directly comparable aggregator of periodical digital content to consumers, similar to Kiosko y Más's catalog offering.
• Readly: Swedish-headquartered unlimited-reading digital magazine subscription service operating across Europe. Direct competitor offering bundled magazine and newspaper access via a single subscription, mirroring Kiosko y Más's Premium tier model.
• Zinio: Digital magazine distribution platform with global reach, offering individual issue purchases and subscriptions across web and mobile. Direct competitor in monetizing digital periodical content for end consumers.
• Cafeyn: French digital newsstand offering unlimited reading of newspapers and magazines via a subscription across Europe. Closest European peer in business model and product, targeting similar press-reading consumers in continental markets.

Emerging players

• Issuu: Digital publishing and reading platform with both free and paid content models used by independent magazines and publishers. Comparable in aggregating periodical-style content for digital reading, though more focused on independent and self-published titles than legacy press.

Broad incumbents

• Google News: Google's free news aggregation and discovery portal with syndication of publisher content. Adjacent incumbent competing for reader attention and downstream subscription relationships with the same Spanish publishers Kiosko y Más aggregates.
• El País Subscription: Direct digital subscription product from Prisa's flagship newspaper El País, one of Kiosko y Más's largest partner publishers. Represents the publisher-direct alternative that competes for the same paying reader and could be aggregated or bypassed depending on commercial terms.
• Apple News+: Apple's subscription-based news and magazine service bundled into the Apple ecosystem. Broad incumbent with overlapping value proposition of unlimited magazine and newspaper access, leveraging a much larger installed base and device ecosystem than Kiosko y Más.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kioskoymas
• Facebookfacebook.com/kioskoymas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kiosko-y-m-s

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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