# alphaXiv

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/alphaxiv

- Industry: Information Services
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.alphaxiv.org
- Total disclosed funding: $7M
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 19, 2025)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in the US, alphaXiv Inc. provides a digital platform for researchers to share preprints and collaborate across various scientific fields, enhancing accessibility to academic findings and fostering innovation.alphaXiv Inc. was founded in 2024 by Rehaan Ahmad, Raj Palleti, Daniel Kim and Lino Le Van in San Francisco, US, focusing on enabling the dissemination of research through a digital repository. In November 2025, alphaXiv raised USD 7 million in seed funding co-led by Menlo Ventures and Haystack, with participation from Shakti Ventures, Conviction Embed, and Upfront.alphaXiv specializes in offering a comprehensive platform that allows researchers to disseminate and collaborate on scientific research. Their core services include a digital repository where preprints can be shared, addressing the need for rapid publication and facilitating peer feedback. This platform serves a global client base, including universities and research institutions across North America, Europe, and Asia, thereby promoting international knowledge sharing.alphaXiv generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models and partnerships with academic institutions. Clients engage through annual subscriptions that provide access to premium features, including advanced analytics and personalized support. The revenue model emphasizes long-term relationships with educational entities, allowing institutions to offer their researchers seamless access to the repository.In November 2025, alphaXiv secured USD 7.00 mn in Seed funding to support its growth and expansion initiatives. The company plans to develop new products designed to enhance user experience and increase engagement on its platform. Furthermore, alphaXiv aims to expand its services into emerging markets in Asia and Europe by the end of 2026, leveraging the recent funding to facilitate these initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 19, 2025, $7M — Menlo Ventures, Upfront, Haystack, Shakti Ventures

## Investors

- Menlo Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/menlo-ventures) — Seed
- Upfront (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/upfront) — Seed
- Haystack (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/haystack) — Seed
- Shakti Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shakti-ventures) — Seed