Last updated 2026-08-06
- Raised $16M Series A led by Oren Zeev, Oct 2024
- Raised $6.5M Seed round led by Aleph VC, Mar 2024
- Raised $1M Pre-Seed Extension led by Lior Elkan, Aug 2021
Total raised
$23.5M
Stage
—
Founded
2020
Headcount
—
HQ
Herzliya, Israel
Sector
Media & Entertainment
Website ↗Registrar ID: 516247012 (Spines)
About
Spines is an innovative AI-based publishing platform designed to streamline the book publishing process from manuscript to market. It offers comprehensive services, including editing, cover design, distribution, and marketing, all enhanced by AI to ensure efficiency and quality. The platform aims to make professional publishing accessible to everyone, empowering authors to retain full ownership of their copyrights while accessing tools and expertise for professional book production and global distribution. Spines combines expert care, smart technology, and a seamless experience to amplify authors' voices and honor the craft of writing.
Funding history · 4 rounds · $23.5M total
4 events/rounds · $23.5M Total Funding: $23.5M in Private Equity
Oct 2024
A Round
$16.0M
Mar 2024
Seed
$6.5M
Aug 2021
Pre-Seed Extension
$1.0M
Apr 2021
Pre-Seed
Undisclosed
Headcount over time
80 employees (2026-08) · 1 point
Offices
Herzliya, Israel · HQ / main office
Q&A
- What is Spines' primary business?
- Spines is an AI-powered publishing platform that streamlines the book creation, distribution, and marketing process for authors.
- How much funding has Spines raised in total?
- Spines has raised a total of $22,500,000 in funding.
- When did Spines complete its Seed funding round and who were the lead investors?
- In April 2024, Spines completed a Seed funding round, raising $6,500,000. The lead investor was Aleph.
- When did Spines complete its Series A funding round and who were the lead investors?
- In November 2024, Spines completed an A Round, raising $16,000,000. The lead investor was Zeev Ventures.
- Who are the co-founders of Spines?
- The co-founders of Spines are Yehuda Niv (CEO & Founder), Lev David (Co-Founder & CMO), Niv Ovdat (Co-Founder & COO), and Nir Kenner (Co-Founder & CTO).
- What is the current employee count for Spines?
- As of August 2026, Spines has 80 employees.
- What is Spines' primary sector?
- Spines' primary sector is Media & Entertainment.
Team · 13
Yehuda Niv
Founder · CEO & Founder
Lev David
Founder · Co-Founder & CMO
Niv Ovdat
Founder · Co-Founder & COO
Nir Kenner
Founder · Co-Founder & CTO
Nir Ido
Chief Business Officer
Gal Ben-Dov
Head of Operations
Dana Legziel
Head of Product
Oleg Korol
Head of R&D
Sandra Grosberg
Production Director
Carlos Nielsen
Sales Director
Elizabeth Cipule
Support Director
Dara Sternberg
Business Operations Manager
Roy Rubanenko
Client Marketing Success Manager
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Media & Entertainment
Technologies
Target customers
Business model
B2C
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | spines.com/ |
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Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Spines |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2020 |
Radar intelligence
Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 3 |
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Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 516247012 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2020-09-01 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2026 |
| Active charges / liens | 2 |
| Registry events | 3 — annual_report (1), charge (2) |
| Registered address | שד אבא אבן 16 הרצליה |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-15 | דו~ח שנתי |
| 2026-02-04 | רישום שעבוד |
| 2026-02-04 | רישום שעבוד |