# PeerJ

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

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: Corte Madera, US
- Website: www.peerj.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.9M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 12, 2012)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

PeerJ is a pioneering entity in open access publishing, facilitating the dissemination of scientific research through its various journals and membership plans, ensuring accessibility for researchers globally.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. In June 2012, PeerJ raised USD 0.95 mn in Seed funding from O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures and O’Reilly Media. This funding was aimed at supporting its operational expansion and service enhancement. There are no known subsidiaries or parent companies related to PeerJ.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. Additionally, PeerJ Hubs provide sustainable open access solutions for societies and research associations, fostering equitable access and community growth among members, with a global reach focused on enhancing scientific communication in areas with limited research funding.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. PeerJ incentivizes engagement within the academic community by rewarding peer reviewers and editors with Tokens that can be redeemed for discounts on APCs, reinforcing its revenue model through both individual and institutional transactions.PeerJ plans to utilize its most recent Seed funding of USD 0.95 mn, raised in June 2012, to expand its product offerings and enhance service capabilities. 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.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 12, 2012, $0.9M — Indie Enterprises, O'Reilly Media

## Investors

- Indie Enterprises (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/indie-enterprises) — Seed
- O'Reilly Media — Seed