Cairn.info

Cairn.info is a France-based startup that was founded in 2005 by major French publishing houses including De Boeck, La Découverte, Erès, Humensis, and Gallimard. The company has established partnerships with over 400 editorial structures in around 10 countries, offering access to 600 journals in the field of humanities and social sciences, as well as more than 20,000 books. Additionally, Cairn.info has forged close collaborations with approximately 2,000 institutions in around 60 countries. In addition to its core offerings, Cairn.info has expanded its services to include English and Spanish versions, analytical tools for institutions and publishers, personalized recommendations, current affairs dossiers, reading lists, and filmed author meetings. Furthermore, in 2022, the company has extended its services to cover publications in science, technology, and medicine, all in the French language. Despite these achievements, there is no publicly available information on Cairn.info's latest investment or the participating investors. Nonetheless, with its extensive network of partnerships and progressive service expansion, Cairn.info stands as a significant player in the digital library sector, catering to both academic and non-academic audiences.