Our story and mission

Built by Authors,for Authors

We believe authors deserve better than traditional publishing platforms. That's why we created a place where you keep control, earn more, and build genuine relationships with your readers.

10,000+
Active Authors
Publishing on our platform
50,000+
Books Published
And growing every day
$2.8M+
Total Earnings
Paid to authors
50+
Countries
Where our authors are based
4.9★
Reader Satisfaction
Average rating from readers
99.9%
Platform Uptime
Reliable service 24/7

Our Mission isSimple

We're on a mission to democratize publishing and give authors the tools, freedom, and earning potential they deserve. Traditional platforms take too much, control too much, and give back too little.

That's why we built InkVault differently. We believe in private distribution, direct relationships, and putting authors first in everything we do.

Every feature we build, every decision we make, and every partnership we form is guided by one simple question: "How does this help our authors succeed?"

Author-Centric Design
Every feature built for your success
Privacy First
Your books, your readers, your control
Maximum Earnings
95%+ revenue share, always

OurJourney

From a simple idea to empowering thousands of authors worldwide.

2022

The Beginning

Founded by authors frustrated with traditional publishing platforms

2 co-founders
Initial concept
First prototype
2023

Platform Launch

Launched with core features and onboarded first 100 authors

100 authors
1,000 books
$50K revenue
2024

Rapid Growth

Scaled to serve thousands of authors worldwide with advanced features

10,000+ authors
50,000+ books
$2.8M+ earnings
2025

The Future

Expanding globally with AI-powered tools and author collaboration features

Global expansion
AI integration
Author networking

OurValues

The principles that guide everything we do and every decision we make.

Author-First Philosophy

Everything we build is designed to empower authors and help them succeed. Your success is our success, and we measure our impact by your achievements.

95%+ revenue share
No marketplace competition
Direct reader relationships

Radical Transparency

No hidden fees, no confusing terms, no surprises. We believe in clear, honest communication about everything we do and how we do it.

Open pricing model
Clear terms of service
Regular platform updates

Community First

We foster genuine connections between authors and readers, building a supportive ecosystem for digital publishing that benefits everyone.

Author networking
Reader engagement tools
Community events

Relentless Innovation

We continuously push the boundaries of what's possible in digital publishing, always looking for better ways to serve our community.

Regular feature updates
Cutting-edge technology
User-driven development

Global Accessibility

Publishing should be accessible to everyone, everywhere. We're building a platform that works for authors and readers around the world.

50+ countries supported
Multiple currencies
Localized experiences

Results-Driven

We focus on delivering real, measurable results for our authors. Every feature we build is designed to help you earn more and reach more readers.

$2.8M+ author earnings
10,000+ active authors
99.9% platform uptime

Meet OurTeam

The passionate people building the future of independent publishing.

SM

Sarah Mitchell

CEO & Co-Founder

Former publishing executive with 15+ years experience. Published author who understands the challenges authors face firsthand.

San Francisco, CA
Published 3 bestsellers
Led teams of 100+
Raised $50M+ in funding
MC

Marcus Chen

CTO & Co-Founder

Tech veteran with expertise in scalable platforms. Previously built systems for millions of users at major tech companies.

Seattle, WA
Ex-Google engineer
10+ years in tech
Built systems for 10M+ users
ER

Emily Rodriguez

Head of Author Success

Dedicated to helping authors maximize their potential. Former literary agent with deep industry connections.

New York, NY
Literary agent 8+ years
Represented 100+ authors
Expert in author marketing
DP

David Park

Head of Product

Product design expert focused on creating intuitive experiences. Previously designed award-winning consumer apps.

Austin, TX
Award-winning designer
Led product at 3 startups
UX expert with 12+ years

Ready to Join Our Mission?

Become part of a community that's changing the future of publishing. Start your journey with InkVault today.

Join 10,000+ authors who trust InkVault with their publishing business