RedShelf

Company Overview: RedShelf
RedShelf is a leading US-based educational technology (EdTech) company that provides digital course material solutions for the higher education sector. Founded in Chicago in 2012, its core mission is to improve education by accelerating the transition from traditional print to more affordable, efficient, and engaging digital textbooks and learning content.
Key Services and Features:
Digital Content Delivery: RedShelf delivers digital and print course materials from over 600 publishers to more than 1,400 institutions, serving millions of students annually.
Platform and Tools: The company offers an end-to-end software platform and an award-winning eReader that includes integrated study aids such as text highlighting, note-taking, flashcard creation, citation generation, and text-to-speech functionality.
Inclusive Access Programs: RedShelf’s technology facilitates “Inclusive Access” and “Equitable Access” programs, allowing universities and bookstores to provide all students with immediate, cost-effective access to necessary materials on the first day of class.
Partnerships: The company collaborates closely with publishers, institutions, campus bookstores, and strategic partners to streamline the entire course material acquisition and distribution process.
Acquisition:
In April 2025, RedShelf was acquired by VitalSource Technologies, expanding its capabilities and global reach in the digital learning marketplace.