PlayText Software Inc.
Public Benefit Company
Vancouver (BC), Canada
Overview
Established as a Benefit Company in British Columbia, Canada, in 2020. It was among the pioneering companies established shortly after the introduction of benefit company legislation in British Columbia, joining a new wave of socially responsible businesses in the province.
What is a Benefit Company?
A Benefit Company is a unique corporate structure that combines business success with social responsibility.
Our Vision
To revolutionize how people interact with written knowledge through innovative software solutions. As pioneers in text preservation technology, we create tools that bridge past and present knowledge for future generations. We believe written words are humanity’s greatest legacy—the foundation upon which culture, knowledge, and innovation are built.
Our Mission
Our mission serves educational institutions, libraries, publishers, authors, researchers, and learners worldwide through innovative text-based solutions. By developing tools for unlimited access to global text collections, we empower communities to bridge digital divides and preserve cultural heritage. It is committed to advancing global literacy and knowledge preservation. Its vision is to make written knowledge universally accessible, connecting past wisdom with future voices and ensuring valuable content remains available for future generations.
We’re dedicated to:
- Developing sustainable technology solutions for knowledge preservation
- Creating innovative tools for digital text management
- Supporting organizations in their knowledge documentation journey
- Building ethical and accessible software platforms
- Empowering communities with independent tools for text preservation
Our Products
1- Texi – Archiving Platform
Texi transforms how you interact with text archives by providing a comprehensive platform that combines reading, editing, and archiving tools. With Texi, you can easily access global archives, create collections, share knowledge freely, and monetize.
2- CafePlanck – Scientific Programming Workshop
Café Planck is an open repository of mathematical and physical knowledge that combines programming with scientific education.
Governance
Board of Directors: Dian Soha, Matin Bavardi,