Ediciones Obelisco

What Ediciones Obelisco does

Ediciones Obelisco S.L. is a privately held Spanish book publisher headquartered in Rubí (Barcelona) that operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce bookstore at edicionesobelisco.com alongside physical sales at domestic and international book fairs. The company specializes in niche, non-mainstream subject matter — Kabbalah and Judaism, spirituality, esotericism (astrology, tarot, Feng Shui, occultism), professional success, psychology (including Krishnamurti), and health and natural living — plus a 'Fuera de Colección' line that extends into agendas, calendars, tarot card products, pocket editions, and children's and youth titles. Catalog coverage includes both original Spanish works and translations of international esoteric and personal-development classics.

The underlying technology is a PrestaShop-based e-commerce platform on PHP infrastructure, with Redsys (VISA/Mastercard) and PayPal payment integrations, and Google Analytics for traffic and conversion tracking. Digital books (e-books) are sold alongside physical editions at lower price points (typically 30–50% below print), and digital purchases are non-returnable. The company ships within Spain (Peninsula and Balearic Islands) in 4–6 business days, accepts international orders on contact, and participates in Spain's major literary events (Feria del Libro de Madrid, Sant Jordi in Barcelona) plus international fairs in Guadalajara, Bologna, and Frankfurt, with commercial activity in Argentina and Uruguay supported by ICEC and Catalan Arts grants.

The business model is straightforward unit-pricing retail on physical and digital books, with promotional free-shipping thresholds and selected discounts. Customer acquisition runs through the e-commerce site, Instagram and X (Twitter) organic social, a blog, and email newsletter, supplemented by author signings and book fair presence. The customer base is fragmented across individual Spanish-speaking readers of self-development, spiritual, and esoteric content; no enterprise customers, institutional anchors, or disclosed recurring contracts exist, and revenue is not publicly reported. The company is independently operated as a Sociedad Limitada with 16 employees and no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Ediciones Obelisco

Legal name

Ediciones Obelisco S.L.

Website

https://edicionesobelisco.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ediciones Obelisco S.L. is a privately held Spanish publisher (Rubí, Barcelona) that sells physical and digital books in esoteric, spiritual, psychological, and personal-development niches through its own PrestaShop e-commerce site, partner bookstores, and domestic and international book fairs, serving individual Spanish-speaking readers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Book Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Book Retailers and News Dealers (4592)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRALAJAJ

Spiritual, Metaphysical & Inspirational Gifts Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Specialty Retail (Hobby, Books, Office, Pet, Toys)/Gift, Novelty & Souvenir Retail

SECONDARYCRALAAAE

Religious & Spiritual Books Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Specialty Retail (Hobby, Books, Office, Pet, Toys)/Books, News & Magazines Retail

SECONDARYMPAJAAAN

Humor, Gift & Specialty Format Books (Journals, Coloring, etc.)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Book Publishing (Trade & Consumer)

SECONDARYCRALAAAD

Children’s Books & Educational Readers Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Specialty Retail (Hobby, Books, Office, Pet, Toys)/Books, News & Magazines Retail

SECONDARYMPAJAAAL

Health, Wellness & Fitness Trade Publishing

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Book Publishing (Trade & Consumer)

Keywords

• Esoteric book publishing
• Spiritual literature publishing
• Self-help book publisher
• Specialty book publishing
• Psychology book publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Rubí

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Physical Book Sales: Sale of physical books in various categories including psychology, spirituality, esotericism, success/professional development, health, and narrative. Books are sold at fixed retail prices with VAT included.
2. Digital Book Sales (E-books): Sale of digital versions of books in various formats. Digital books are non-returnable and offer lower price points than physical editions.
3. Shipping Fees: Delivery charges calculated based on destination country and package weight. Free shipping available for certain orders (e.g., orders over certain thresholds or promotional periods).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ediciones Obelisco publishes and sells books in both physical and digital formats across specialized Spanish-language collections covering Kabbalah, spirituality, esotericism, psychology, personal success, and natural health. The company operates its own PrestaShop-based online bookstore as its primary sales channel, complemented by participation in international and domestic book fairs and partner bookstore distribution. It also sells complementary products such as annual agendas, calendars, and tarot-style card decks tied to its publishing themes.

Product overview

Ediciones Obelisco is a Spanish book publisher operating an e-commerce platform (PrestaShop-based) that sells physical and digital books across specialized collections focused on spirituality, esotericism, psychology, personal development, and professional success. The portfolio includes main book collections (Cábala y Judaísmo, Espiritualidad, Esoterismo, Éxito Profesional, Psicología, Salud y Vida Natural), a special 'Fuera de Colección' line with agendas/calendars, tarot card products, and digital e-book versions. Products are distributed primarily in Spain and Latin America through their online store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Libros de Cábala y Judaísmo (Kabbalah and Judaism books) Published collection of physical and digital books exploring Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, and related spiritual traditions, sold to Spanish-speaking readers interested in Jewish esoteric heritage.
• Libros de Espiritualidad (Spirituality books) Published collection of books covering spirituality topics including angeology, inner life, Kryon, mandalas, universe messengers, new era children, and new consciousness, for individual readers interested in spiritual growth.
• Libros de Esoterismo (Esotericism books) Published collection of books on esoteric topics including astrology, cartomancy and tarot, Earth chronicles, Feng Shui, radiesthesia, magic, occultism, symbols, and traditional texts, for readers interested in occult and esoteric traditions.
• Libros de Éxito Profesional (Success and Professional books) Published collection of books on business, personal growth, trading, and prosperity principles, for individual readers pursuing professional success and personal development.
• Libros de Psicología (Psychology books) Published collection of psychology books including works by Krishnamurti, self-help, pedagogy, and graphology titles, for individual readers and students of psychology.
• Libros de Salud y Vida Natural (Health and Natural Life books) Published collection of books on martial arts, natural health, and sexuality, for individual readers interested in natural living and physical wellbeing.
• Fuera de Colección (Out of Collection special line) Special collection line outside the main themed series, including narrative fiction, science fiction, children's and youth books, Books4Pocket editions, singular books, and 'SOBRE LÍNEAS' writing books, for general readers.
• Agendas y Calendarios (Agendas and Calendars) Annual stationery product line of themed agendas and calendars tied to the publisher's spiritual and esoteric themes, sold to individual consumers for personal planning.
• Tarot Cards - El Secreto (The Secret card product) Card product based on 'The Secret' book, featuring tarot-style cards intended for personal development and manifestation practices, sold to individual consumers.
• Libros Digitales (E-books) Digital book versions of selected titles across all collections (psychology, spirituality, success, esotericism), priced 30-50% lower than physical editions and sold as non-returnable one-time purchases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Books delivered within 4-6 business days in Spain

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ICEC (Institut Català d'Empreses Culturals)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2024Ediciones Obelisco received support from ICEC for internationalization efforts including participation in the Guadalajara International Book Fair 2024, Bologna Children's Book Fair 2025, Frankfurt Book Fair 2025, and commercial trips to Buenos Aires and Uruguay (March 23-28, 2025). ICEC is the Catalan Institute of Cultural Enterprises supporting cultural exports.
• Catalan ArtsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2024Partner organization supporting the internationalization of Catalan cultural products including books published by Ediciones Obelisco. Provided support alongside ICEC for participation in international book fairs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nowtilus (Grupo Planeta imprint): Spanish-language imprint active in esotericism, mystery, and self-development. Direct thematic overlap with Ediciones Obelisco's esotericism and personal-development lines, even though it is now distributed under Grupo Planeta.
• Hay House: English-language publisher specializing in self-help, spirituality, wellness, and New Thought titles, with a strong author-events and D2C model. Mirrors Ediciones Obelisco's niche and direct-to-consumer orientation.
• Editorial Sirio: Spanish publisher headquartered in Málaga that publishes in alternative therapies, spirituality, self-help, and esotericism — a directly overlapping specialty niche with Ediciones Obelisco in the Spanish-speaking market.
• Inner Traditions / Bear & Company: English-language publisher focused on esoteric, mystical, Kabbalah, occult, and alternative-spirituality titles. Closest thematic counterpart to Ediciones Obelisco's Cábala, esotericism, and traditional-texts collections.
• Editorial Edaf: Spanish publisher with significant presence in esotericism, New Age, Eastern thought, and alternative spirituality. Overlaps with Ediciones Obelisco's esotericism and salud/natural life collections and competes for the same bookstore shelf space in Spain.
• Editorial Kier: Argentinian publisher with an established catalog of esoteric, occult, tarot, astrology, and Eastern-spirituality titles in Spanish. Direct regional competitor for Spanish-speaking esoteric readers across Latin America.

Broad incumbents

• RBA Libros: Major Spanish general-interest publisher with pockets of activity in practical psychology and self-help. Competes at the broader Spanish consumer book buyer level rather than for the esoteric niche specifically.
• Grupo Planeta: Largest Spanish-language trade publisher, distributing across general and specialty imprints (including Urano and Nowtilus, both of which publish esoteric and spirituality titles). Comparably positioned at the distribution and content-acquisition layer for Spanish readers.
• Penguin Random House: Global English-language publishing conglomerate with major trade imprints (Hay House, Harmony Books). Comparable in distributing spiritual/self-help authors at scale, competing for the same reader-mindshare in personal-development categories.
• Amazon Spain / Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing: Dominant marketplace and digital reading platform in Spain. Sets pricing benchmarks, controls Spanish-language e-book distribution, and competes with Ediciones Obelisco's D2C storefront for the same reader pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EdObelisco
• Instagraminstagram.com/edicionesobelisco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ediciones-obelisco

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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