Riley-Infinity

What Riley-Infinity does

Riley-Infinity is a privately held, hybrid publishing and authority-systems services firm founded in 2022 and headquartered in Wheaton, Illinois. The company produces and distributes books for individual authors, entrepreneurs, business owners, and institutional experts across genres including Academic, Business, Health, Self Help, Memoirs, Pet, DIY, and Children's Books, through three delivery modes: fully managed service, DIY/a-la-carte, and hybrid publishing via its wholly-owned imprint Lemniscate-Infinity Press Books, Inc. Core production capabilities span editing, cover design and interior layout, paperback and hardcover printing, eBook conversion, and audiobook production, with global distribution through Amazon, Audible, Ingram Spark, BookShop.org, and 52+ retail/library platforms; authors retain 100% of rights and royalties on self-published titles.

The firm's GTM is consultative and sales-led, combining free consultations, one-on-one Author Managers, tiered service packaging, and an affiliate program, supplemented by content marketing (Authority Insights blog), newsletters, and speaking/podcast services. Beyond publishing, Riley-Infinity packages its proprietary methodology as the trademarked Engineered Authority Systems Model™ and a Three-Tier Authority Systems product (Tier I IP Foundation, Tier II Authority Platform Engine, Tier III Market Authority & Scale), positioning the firm as an authority/intellectual-asset architecture practice rather than a traditional publisher. Pricing is unit-based for most services (e.g., interior formatting $600-$2,500; editing $0.015-$0.028 per word; audiobook production from $2,500; author websites $850-$1,200); revenue streams combine one-time project fees and bespoke hybrid-publish author investments.

Riley-Infinity is founder-led by Dr. Stephanie Krol (Doctor of Education, founder of the Lemniscate-Infinity Press imprint), with backend infrastructure supported through an affiliated strategic partner, Catalyst Group, Inc. The company claims 300,000+ aggregated social followers, holds memberships in IBPA, Nonfiction Authors Association, Alliance of Independent Authors, and MIPA, and maintains U.S. (Illinois) corporate entities with global delivery reach. No external funding rounds, M&A activity, headcount figures, or revenue disclosures are present in available sources, consistent with the firm's private and founder-controlled profile.

Name

Riley-Infinity

Legal name

Riley-Infinity Group, LLC.

Website

https://riley-infinity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Riley-Infinity is a privately held, founder-led hybrid publishing and authority-systems firm that produces, designs, and distributes books for individual authors, entrepreneurs, business owners, and institutional experts, offering managed services, DIY options, and hybrid publishing via Lemniscate-Infinity Press with global retail and audiobook distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Publishing Services

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Book Publishers (51313)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Book Printing (2732)

akta.pro primary industry

Author Service Marketplaces & Aggregators (Vetting, Bundled Services) (MPAJAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Editorial & Production Services (Copyediting, Proofreading, Formatting, Typesetting) (MPAJAJAG), Cover Design, Illustration & Book Interior Design Services (MPAJAJAH), Author Marketing, PR & Launch Services (Ads, Book Tours, Influencers) (MPAJAJAL), Audiobook Self-Publishing & Production Services (Narration, Studio, ACX-style) (MPAJAJAJ), Author Website, Storefront & Direct-to-Reader Commerce (D2C Sales) (MPAJAJAE), Rights, ISBN & Publishing Administration Services (Identifiers, Metadata, Royalties) (MPAJAJAK)

Keywords

• Hybrid publishing services
• Book production services
• Author marketing services
• ELearning development
• Intellectual asset consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Wheaton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Self-Publishing Services: Authors retain 100% of rights and earn 100% royalties on all self-published sales. Riley-Infinity provides editing, proofreading, cover design, paperback, hardcover, eBook, and audiobook services on a fee basis. Authors keep full control and ownership.
2. Hybrid Publishing: Lemniscate-Infinity Press operates as a hybrid publisher with upfront author investment. Each project receives individually tailored financial arrangements with services spelled out contractually. Includes editing, design, distribution, and marketing consulting.
3. Professional Services: à la carte services including author websites ($850-$1,200), interior formatting ($600-$2,500), eBook conversion ($250-$750), audiobook production (starting at $2,500), book marketing plans, speaking/podcast services, and social media management.
4. Audiobook Production: Complete audiobook production with distribution to 35+ online bookstores and 52+ platforms including Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. Author-narrated, professionally narrated, and hybrid options available.
5. Affiliate Program: Commission-based affiliate program rewarding partners for successful referrals. Promoters track performance in real time and earn competitive commissions without upfront investment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Riley-Infinity provides full-service, DIY, and hybrid publishing services to authors, entrepreneurs, business owners, and experts. The company delivers book production (editing, cover design, interior formatting, eBook and audiobook production), worldwide retail and library distribution, book marketing, author websites, speaking and podcast services, and eLearning solutions. Its subsidiary Lemniscate-Infinity Press operates as a hybrid publishing imprint with author investment and selective manuscript acquisition. Beyond book production, the company engineers intellectual assets and authority systems through a proprietary seven-step Engineered Authority Systems Model designed to convert expertise into owned, compounding assets.

Product overview

Riley-Infinity is a hybrid publishing and authority systems company that combines full-service publishing with strategic asset building. The core offering consists of Self-Publishing Services and Lemniscate-Infinity Press hybrid publishing, supported by add-on modules for Cover Design & Layout, Editing Services, eBook Design & Distribution, and Audiobook Production. Beyond traditional publishing, the company offers an Authority Systems Tiers platform (Tier I-III) for building intellectual property foundations, authority platforms, and market scale. Complementary services include Speaking & Podcast Services, Book Marketing Services, Author Website Services, eLearning Solutions, an Authority Systems Library for strategic briefings, an Affiliate Program, DIY Publishing Services, and Podcast Production. The company positions itself as a strategic partner that transforms books into intellectual assets with infrastructure to support authority, visibility, and business growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lemniscate-Infinity Press: Hybrid publishing imprint under Riley-Infinity for authors focusing on forward-focused leaders and world changers, publishing across Academic, Business, Health, Self Help, Memoirs, Pet, DIY, and Children's Books.

Products and services

• Self-Publishing Services Full-service and DIY self-publishing options including cover design, editing, layout, paperback, hardcover, eBook, and audiobook production with worldwide distribution and 100% author rights retention. Targeted at new and veteran authors who want to maintain full ownership and royalties.
• Lemniscate-Infinity Press (Hybrid Publishing) Hybrid publishing imprint focused on forward-focused leaders and positive-passionate world changers. Offers collaborative publishing across Academic, Business, Health, Self Help, Memoirs, Pet, DIY, and Children's Books genres with author investment and selective manuscript acquisition.
• Cover Design & Layout Services Custom book cover design including fully customized covers and illustrated covers, plus interior formatting for fiction, non-fiction, workbooks, and journals. Pricing ranges from $600 to $2,500 based on word count and complexity.
• Editing Services Editorial assessments, developmental/content editing, copyediting, and proofreading delivered by award-winning editors. Per-word pricing ranges from $0.015 (proofreading) to $0.028 (developmental editing).
• eBook Design & Distribution eBook conversion and distribution in reflowable and fixed layouts, including enhanced eBooks with audio/video. Pricing from $250 to $750 with free ISBN; authors retain 100% of sales.
• Audiobook Production Complete audiobook production with Author-Narrated, Professionally Narrated, and Hybrid options starting at $2,500. Distributed to 35+ online bookstores and 52+ platforms including Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. Authors retain all sales royalties.
• Speaking & Podcast Services Speaking gig lead generation, podcast guest placement, publicity strategy, and voice preparation services. Includes access to speaker lead directories, radio insider programs, virtual summits, and booking resources for authors.
• Book Marketing Services Marketing plan development, consultation, and implementation including PDF plans, 2-hour customized plans with weekly check-offs, universal marketing packages, and ongoing team designations.
• Author Website Services Custom author website design with WordPress hosting, MailChimp integration, and optional blog setup. Pricing from $850 to $1,200 for Fiction/Non-Fiction sites and $900 to $995 for Children's Book sites, including training.
• eLearning Solutions Digital learning development including Mobile Learning, Accessible eLearning, Gamification, Adaptive Learning, Micro Learning (3-minute intervals), and Scenario-Based Learning for authors and publishing professionals.
• Authority Systems Library Private strategic briefing platform providing intellectual asset structuring guidance, authority systems engineering frameworks, and ownership/IP protection resources for authors, entrepreneurs, and institutional leaders.
• Affiliate Program Commission-based referral program allowing partners to earn rewards for successful client referrals with real-time performance tracking and competitive commissions. No upfront investment required.
• DIY Publishing Services A la carte self-publishing services including 1-hour consultations, ISBN purchasing and optimization, Amazon KDP account management, Ingram Spark distribution setup, Library of Congress registration, and copyright assistance.
• Authority Systems Tiers (Tier I-III) Three-tier authority building consulting framework: Tier I (Intellectual Property Foundation) for asset creation, Tier II (Authority Platform Engine) for infrastructure buildout, and Tier III (Market Authority & Scale) for advanced positioning and leverage.
• Podcast Production Custom podcast series creation and production services to help authors connect their voice to audiences, build online authority, and grow their platform and brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Authors retain 100% of rights and earn 100% royalties on self-published sales
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catalyst Group, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatalyst Group, Inc. is the parent/affiliated company that provides infrastructure support including websites, funnels, content systems, email marketing, authority positioning, automation, SEO, and integrated business support. Riley-Infinity builds the intellectual asset while Catalyst Group builds the infrastructure that helps it perform.
• IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association)coreOthersActive member of IBPA with access to standards, resources, and industry best practices. Riley-Infinity follows IBPA standards checklist and best practices guidelines for independent publishing.
• Nonfiction Authors AssociationminorOthersActive membership in Nonfiction Authors Association providing resources and credibility for nonfiction publishing services.
• Alliance Independent AuthorsminorOthersPartnership with Alliance Independent Authors offering resources and networking for independent authors.
• MIPA (Military Independent Publishers Association)minorOthersMembership in Military Independent Publishers Association.
• AmazoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary distribution channel for books and audiobooks through Amazon's platform, including KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) integration.
• AudiblecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAudiobook distribution through Audible, part of the 35+ audiobook platforms and 52+ total platforms for audiobook distribution.
• Ingram SparkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for print books through Ingram Spark, one of the largest book distribution networks in the industry.
• BookShop.orgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent bookstore distribution through BookShop.org, supporting local bookstores while providing online access.
• World Wildlife FundminorOthersListed as a professional association partner, indicating cause-related or charitable alignment.
• CEOspaceminorOthersProfessional association membership in CEOSpace for business networking and resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Reedsy: Reedsy operates a marketplace that vets and connects authors with freelance editors, designers, and marketers, plus free publishing tools — a comparable author service marketplace/aggregator model.
• Lulu: Lulu is a self-publishing platform and print-on-demand service that lets authors retain rights while paying for production, distribution, and marketing services — closely mirroring Riley-Infinity's full-service plus DIY hybrid model.
• BookBaby: BookBaby is a long-established self-publishing services company offering cover design, editing, formatting, eBook, print, and audiobook production with wide distribution — a directly comparable full-service publishing services peer to Riley-Infinity.
• AuthorHouse: AuthorHouse is a hybrid publisher that combines self-publishing services with author-paid investment packages, serving the same entrepreneur/expert author segment as Lemniscate-Infinity Press.
• IngramSpark: IngramSpark is one of the largest book distribution platforms and a distribution partner of Riley-Infinity, offering print, eBook, and wide retail/library distribution plus a suite of author services — a directly comparable platform peer.
• Draft2Digital: Draft2Digital is a self-publishing aggregator that distributes eBooks and print books to dozens of major retailers while offering optional paid author services — overlapping directly with Riley-Infinity's distribution-plus-services offering.

Emerging players

• BookBrush: BookBrush is a design and marketing tool suite for authors, including cover creation, mockups, and ad design — an emerging niche player overlapping with Riley-Infinity's cover design, layout, and book marketing modules.
• Spines: Spines is an AI-driven publishing platform offering automated editing, formatting, cover design, and distribution for self-publishing authors — an emerging competitor targeting the same author-paid services segment with technology-driven cost advantages.

Broad incumbents

• Barnes & Noble Press: Barnes & Noble Press is a free self-publishing platform for print and eBook distribution through the Barnes & Noble ecosystem — a broad incumbent that competes with Riley-Infinity's distribution and DIY publishing services.
• Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP): Amazon KDP is the dominant free self-publishing platform for eBooks and print, and serves as a key distribution channel that Riley-Infinity builds services around; a broad incumbent whose pricing pressures Riley-Infinity's underlying distribution proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/rileyinfinity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/riley-infinity
• Instagraminstagram.com/rileyinfinitypublishing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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