# Spines Raises $64M for AI-Powered Book Publishing

> Spines, an AI-driven hybrid publisher, secured $64 million to automate book publishing with agents.
- Title: Spines Raises $64M for AI-Powered Book Publishing · Fortune
- Summary: Spines, an AI-driven hybrid publisher, secured $64 million to automate book publishing with agents.
- Keywords: spines, ai agents, hybrid publisher, book publishing, funding, royalties, author services, ai cover design, publishing platform, Fortune
- Source: Fortune — https://fortune.com/2026/11/09/publisher-spines-raises-64-million-in-new-funding-to-accelerate-effort-to-automate-book-publishing-with-ai-agents
- Author: Jeremy Kahn
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- Topics: spines, ai agents, hybrid publisher, book publishing, funding, royalties, author services, ai cover design, publishing platform
## Spines Secures $64 Million Funding
Spines, a startup using ai to help authors publish books, secured $64 million in new capital.
## Hybrid Publisher Model Explained
Hybrid publishers work with authors who can't get traditional publishing deals or want higher royalties.
## Funding Breakdown
The $29 million Series A-1 round led by Zeev Ventures includes $35 million non-dilutive growth financing.
## AI Services Drive $50M Revenue
Spines' ai services helped it hit a $50 million annual revenue run rate with 400% year-over-year growth.
## Yehuda Niv's Background
Founder Yehuda Niv published a book while completing a master's in electronic engineering.
## AI Agents for Authors
Spines uses ai agents to edit manuscripts, design covers, translate text, and manage social media campaigns.
## Royalty Split and Reporting
Authors keep 80% of net royalties after Spines increased their share from 70%.
## AI Cover Design Process
Spines' cover agent reads manuscripts and designs covers based on retail categories and metrics.
## Spines' Growth Plans
Spines aims for 200% to 300% annual growth and expands into the uk, canada, and australia.
## Key takeaway

Spines raised $64 million to use AI agents for editing, covers, translations, and marketing books.