# Morressier

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
- Website: www.morressier.com
- Total disclosed funding: $41M
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 20, 2023)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Based in Germany, Morressier GmbH provides innovative publishing solutions that enhance scholarly communication and streamline workflows for academic publishers, research institutions, and conference organizers worldwide.Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Morressier GmbH specializes in next-generation publishing solutions. The company has successfully closed five deals, with the most recent being a Series B round of funding on January 28, 2025, where they raised USD 16.50 mn, led by Molten Ventures. The firm was co-founded by Justus Weweler and Sami Benchekroun, who is also the current CEO. As of now, the company has a valuation of USD 97.12 mn.Morressier offers a comprehensive suite of next-generation publishing solutions designed to enhance the integrity and efficiency of scholarly communication. Their core products include the Journal Manager, Integrity Manager, Proceedings Manager, and Abstract Manager, each tailored to meet specific needs within the research publishing ecosystem. These platforms facilitate the management of journal submissions, peer reviews, conference proceedings, and abstract presentations, integrating seamlessly to streamline workflows and reduce manual tasks. Morressier's technology is utilized by academic publishers, research institutions, and conference organizers, enabling them to maintain high standards of research integrity while efficiently handling large volumes of submissions. The company serves a global market, with customers in North America, Europe, and Asia, providing solutions that adapt to various regional publishing practices and compliance requirements.Morressier generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models and partnerships with academic institutions and publishers, offering tiered pricing structures for their services. Clients typically engage with Morressier by subscribing to specific product packages that include access to tools like the Journal Manager and Integrity Manager. These subscriptions are designed to cater to the varying needs of organizations based on their size and publishing volume. In addition to standard subscriptions, the company may also establish customized agreements for larger institutions, ensuring that they can fully utilize the comprehensive capabilities of Morressier’s platforms. The financial structure of transactions is centered on long-term partnerships, facilitating ongoing access to updates and enhancements that align with the evolving needs of the scholarly publishing landscape.In January 2025, Molecular Connections Private Limited acquired Morressier GmbH, with aims to accelerate the development and growth of the innovative publishing platform, Journal Manager. The funding from this acquisition will likely support the upcoming launch of new products and expansion into new markets, particularly in regions where Morressier currently has minimal presence. Specific plans for regional expansion have yet to be detailed, but the focus will be on enhancing their offerings in key global markets.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 20, 2023, $17M — Molten Ventures, Redalpine, OWL Ventures, Cherry Ventures, Esprit Nominees Limited
- Series A, Apr 7, 2021, $18M — Redalpine, OWL Ventures, Cherry Ventures
- Series A, Dec 19, 2018, $4.6M — Redalpine, Cherry Ventures, Montiko GmbH
- Seed, Jul 13, 2017, $1.7M — Redalpine, Montiko GmbH

## Investors

- Redalpine (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/redalpine) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Montiko GmbH — Seed, Series A
- Cherry Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cherry-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- OWL Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/owl-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Molten Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/molten-ventures) — Series B
- Esprit Nominees Limited — Series B