Stamoulis Publications S.A.

What Stamoulis Publications S.A. does

Stamoulis Publications S.A. is a privately held Greek publishing and book retail company headquartered in Greece and operating the Greek-language e-commerce platform stamoulis.gr. The company runs a dual business: (1) publishing under its own imprint, ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΣΤΑΜΟΥΛΗ, with a focus on children's educational books, Byzantine-themed educational titles, and Orthodox religious education materials; and (2) operating an online bookstore that aggregates and distributes physical books and eBooks across approximately 21 categories, including theology, children's literature, academic/university texts, geotechnical sciences, law, IT, history, literature, and cooking. The platform is built on the eShopkey e-commerce software and supports physical book retail alongside an eBook catalog of approximately 82 titles.

The customer base is predominantly Greek-speaking Orthodox Christian readers, children and families, and academic/professional buyers, with additional general-interest categories. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via stamoulis.gr, with home delivery across Greece through courier networks (free for orders over €45) and Hellenic Post (ΕΛΤΑ) for remote areas, plus international shipping to Cyprus, Europe, and worldwide. Payment options include Eurobank-processed credit cards, PayPal, bank transfer, and cash on delivery. Marketing and retention rely on email newsletters, a content/articles hub, category-level SEO navigation, and a loyalty points system (1–4 points per book, redeemable for future purchases including points-only redemption on select items). Strategic technology and channel partners include eShopkey (platform), Eurobank (payment processing), and cross-promotional partners such as Readpoint, Bookbar, Biblionet (ΒΙΒΛΙΟΝΕΤ), and Στοά βιβλίου.

The company has approximately 17 employees, no disclosed funding, no M&A activity, and no publicly reported revenue. Its competitive positioning rests on depth in the Orthodox Christian theological catalog, breadth across 20+ Greek-language categories, and an aggregator model that hosts titles from an estimated 90+ Greek publishers (including ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΑΘΩΣ, ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΨΥΧΟΓΙΟΣ, ΣΑΙΤΗ ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ, ΑΔΕΛΦΟΤΗΤΣ ΘΕΟΛΟΓΩΝ Ο ΣΩΤΗΡ, and ΘΥΡΑ ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ). No AI/ML capabilities, mobile app, or public API is evidenced.

Name

Stamoulis Publications S.A.

Legal name

Stamoulis Publications S.A.

Website

https://stamoulis.gr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stamoulis Publications S.A. is a privately held Greek publisher and online bookseller operating stamoulis.gr, selling its own imprint titles and aggregating approximately 90+ Greek publishers across 21 categories — with particular depth in Orthodox Christian theology, children's books, and academic titles — to consumers in Greece, Cyprus, Europe, and worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Bookstore and Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Book Retailers and News Dealers (45921)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious & Spiritual Books Retail (CRALAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

eBook & Digital Reading Platforms (BPAMAJAK), Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC), Religious & Specialty Publishing Distribution (CRAOALAD)

Keywords

• Book publishing
• Online bookstore
• Greek language literature
• Orthodox christian books
• Children's educational books

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Retail Book Sales: The company operates its own e-commerce platform (stamoulis.gr) selling books directly to consumers. Revenue is generated through the margin between wholesale/ publisher prices and retail prices charged to customers. Both physical books and eBooks are sold.
2. Third-Party Publisher Sales Commission: The platform also sells books from other publishers (such as ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΑΘΩΣ, ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΜΑΚΡΥΝΟΣ, and many others), acting as a marketplace/aggregator. Revenue likely includes commissions from these third-party sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stamoulis Publications S.A. publishes books under its own imprint ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΣΤΑΜΟΥΛΗ (notably in children's religious education, Byzantine history, and Orthodox Christian topics) and operates the stamoulis.gr online bookstore, which sells both physical books and eBooks across 21+ categories while also distributing titles from 90+ third-party Greek publishers. Customers access the platform directly, browse a multi-category catalog, redeem loyalty points, and receive home delivery within Greece (free above €45) plus international shipping to Cyprus, Europe, and worldwide.

Product overview

Stamoulis Publications S.A. operates a Greek-language e-commerce platform (www.stamoulis.gr) for book publishing and retail. The company's offerings include: (1) Books published under its own imprint ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΣΤΑΜΟΥΛΗ, particularly in children's educational books, Byzantine history, and religious education; (2) eBooks in digital format; (3) Distribution of titles from over 90 partner publishers including ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΑΘΩΣ, ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΨΥΧΟΓΙΟΣ, and other Greek religious/educational publishers; (4) Academic/university textbooks. The platform organizes books across 20+ categories including Theology, Children's Books, Geotechnical Sciences, Academic, Literature, History, Law, Medicine, Environment/Energy, Technology, and more. The company operates exclusively in the Greek market, serving customers in Greece, Cyprus, Europe, and worldwide through courier and Greek Post services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• eBooks (Digital Editions) Electronic/digital versions of books available for digital reading, offered at reduced prices compared to physical editions, and categorized alongside physical book categories including theology, children's books, and academic publications. Available to individual Greek-speaking readers via the stamoulis.gr online bookstore.
• Stamoulis Publications Imprint Books (ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΣΤΑΜΟΥΛΗ) Books published under Stamoulis' own imprint ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΣΤΑΜΟΥΛΗ, covering children's educational titles, Byzantine history, Orthodox Christian education, and religious children's books. Sold through the company's own online bookstore and partner bookstores.
• Third-Party Publisher Book Distribution Online retail distribution service selling books published by over 90 third-party Greek publishers (including ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΑΘΩΣ, ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΨΥΧΟΓΙΟΣ, ΣΑΙΤΗ ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ, ΑΔΕΛΦΟΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΛΟΓΩΝ Ο ΣΩΤΗΡ, ΘΥΡΑ ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ, and many others), generating commission-style revenue from third-party sales.
• Ζωγραφίζω και γνωρίζω τους ήρωες και τις ηρωίδες του Βυζαντίου (I Paint and Learn about the Heroes and Heroines of Byzantium) Educational children's book about Byzantine heroes and heroines, featuring activities and illustrations, published under the Stamoulis imprint for ages 9+. ISBN 9789606181450.
• Οσίου Ισαάκ του Σύρου. Τα Ευρεθέντα Ασκητικά (Isaac of Nineveh - The Found Ascetic Writings) Monumental three-volume series of ascetic writings by Saint Isaac the Syrian in Modern Greek translation by Athonite monk Damaskenos, with rearrangement and interpretation. Published by ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΑΘΩΣ and distributed via stamoulis.gr.
• Ο Άγιος Αμφιλόχιος της Πάτμου (1889-1970) (Saint Amphilochios of Patmos) Comprehensive biography of Saint Amphilochios of Patmos by Father Pavlos Nikitaras, with prologue by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew; includes akolouthia, paraklisis, and photographic appendix; edited by Father Antipa Nikitaras.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ReadpointminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner bookstore listed under 'Συνεργαζόμενα βιβλιοπωλεία' (Partner bookstores). Readpoint is a cooperating bookshop through which Stamoulis publications may be available.
• eShopkeycoreTechnology or IntegrationeShopkey provides the e-commerce platform software powering the stamoulis.gr online bookstore. Powered by eshopkey as noted in the website footer.
• BookbarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed under 'Βιβλιοφιλικά site' (Book-friendly sites). Cooperation or cross-promotion may exist with Bookbar.gr, a Greek book community website.
• ΒΙΒΛΙΟΝΕΤ (Biblionet)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed under 'Βιβλιοφιλικά site' (Book-friendly sites). Biblionet.gr is a Greek bibliographic database and book information portal.
• Στοά βιβλίουminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed under 'Βιβλιοφιλικά site' (Book-friendly sites). Stoabibliou.gr is a Greek online book retailer.
• EurobankcoreOthersEurobank provides the payment processing infrastructure for credit card transactions on stamoulis.gr. Customers are redirected to Eurobank's secure page for credit card payments. The company states it does not collect credit card details.

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Στοά του Βιβλίου (Stoa Vivliou): Greek online book retailer and book community, listed as a partner/cooperating site of Stamoulis. Directly comparable in operating as a Greek online bookstore serving overlapping customer segments.
• Public.gr: One of the largest Greek online bookstore and media retailers, offering a broad catalog including books, eBooks, music, and films. Directly competes with Stamoulis in Greek-language book e-commerce with a wider product range but less depth in Orthodox Christian theological content.
• Εκδόσεις Κέδρος (Kedros Publications): Established Greek publisher with literary, philosophical, and academic focus. Comparable to Stamoulis as a Greek-language publisher with multi-category catalog and recognized presence in the Greek book market.
• Ιανός (Ianos): Greek bookstore chain with physical stores and online presence, focusing on curated Greek and international titles. Comparable to Stamoulis as a Greek bookstore operator, though Ianos is more incumbent with physical retail footprint.
• Readpoint: Greek online bookstore listed as a 'Συνεργαζόμενα βιβλιοπωλεία' (partner bookstore) of Stamoulis. Directly comparable as a Greek e-commerce book retailer.
• Εκδόσεις Πατάκη (Patakis Publications): Large Greek publisher and bookstore operator with strong children's, educational, and literary titles. Comparable to Stamoulis in the breadth of its catalog and integrated publishing-retail model, with greater brand recognition in the general trade market.
• Εκδόσεις Ψυχογιός (Psichogios Publications): One of the largest Greek trade publishers, producing fiction, non-fiction, and children's books. Comparable to Stamoulis as both a publisher and distributor, with broader trade focus compared to Stamoulis's religious/specialty concentration.
• Εκδόσεις Μεταίχμιο (Metaichmio Publications): Major Greek publisher with strong trade, literary, and academic lists. Compares to Stamoulis in operating both publishing and retail/distribution functions, with similar catalog breadth across multiple categories.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon: Global e-commerce incumbent with growing Greek-language book selection and Kindle eBook platform. Competes with Stamoulis in international shipping of Greek titles and eBooks, though lacks the depth of Orthodox Christian content.

Emerging players

• Βιβλιonet (Biblionet): Greek bibliographic database and book information portal listed as a partner of Stamoulis. Adjacent player in the Greek book ecosystem providing book discovery and metadata services rather than direct retail competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xplus.google.com/101804752515615864727
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stamoulis-publications-s.a.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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