Bublish
$420K
CAPITAL DEPLOYED
180
units created
620+
people housed
2024
investment year
The Investment
Traditional publishing has historically created barriers for many creators, limiting whose stories, expertise, and perspectives reach the marketplace. Bublish is a publishing technology company helping authors, entrepreneurs, and creators bring their ideas to market through an integrated self-publishing platform, providing tools and services that support the full publishing journey — from creation through distribution, marketing, and audience growth.
By combining publishing technology, author support services, and distribution capabilities, Bublish lowers barriers for independent creators who historically may not have had access to traditional publishing pathways. The platform supports authors ranging from first-time writers to entrepreneurs, consultants, speakers, and business owners who use books to expand their reach and create new economic opportunities.
In August 2026, an Abundance Angel recommended a $25,000 equity investment in collaboration with our partner, VentureSouth, to support Bublish’s continued platform expansion, technology development, and customer acquisition. The investment aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), supporting entrepreneurship, creativity, and small business development, including through print-on-demand technology that reduces unnecessary inventory and waste compared to traditional publishing models.
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About the Organization
Bublish, Inc. is a Delaware C Corp headquartered in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, offering an integrated self-publishing platform for authors, entrepreneurs, and creators. Founded by Kathy Meis, a former Peace Corps volunteer, the company provides tools spanning creation, distribution, and marketing, connecting authors to more than 40,000 sales channels worldwide. Bublish is women-founded and led.