PeerJ
Latest round
- Seed
Last raised
- Jun 2012
Total raised
- $0.9M
Investors
- 2
About PeerJ
PeerJ, Inc. is an innovative open access publishing company that provides a platform for scientists to publish their research findings. Founded by Jason Blackburn, Jason Hoyt, and Peter Binfield, the company is headquartered in Corte Madera, US.PeerJ operates in the open access publishing sector, offering a variety of services that enhance the dissemination of scientific research. Its main offerings include PeerJ journals, which cover scientific disciplines such as life sciences, computer science, and chemistry, allowing researchers to publish findings without financial barriers. PeerJ also supports institutions through publishing plans, enabling unlimited publishing via annual memberships for libraries and researchers.PeerJ generates revenue primarily through its Article Processing Charge (APC) for authors who wish to publish in its journals. This fee covers the costs of peer review and publication. The company also offers annual institutional memberships, providing unlimited publishing opportunities at a flat rate, leading to partnerships with libraries and research associations. The company is designing new products to improve the publishing experience and is exploring entry into new markets, particularly targeting European and Asian regions by 2025. These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to increase access to scientific publishing and engage a wider community of researchers globally.
Who invested in PeerJ
2 investors across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Seed
Jun 12, 2012
Amount
$0.9M
Investors
Questions about PeerJ
Who invested in PeerJ?
PeerJ has 2 investors on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has PeerJ raised?
PeerJ has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did PeerJ last raise money?
PeerJ's most recent round on record is a Seed, in Jun 2012.
What does PeerJ do?
PeerJ is a media company.
Where is PeerJ headquartered?
PeerJ is headquartered in Corte Madera, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like PeerJ?
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