ResearchGate
PrivateLast Round
Series D
Feb 28, 2017
Total Funding Raised
$140.2M
Momentum
Top 50%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
ResearchGate is a media and information services company that operates a professional social networking platform for scientists and researchers to share publications, collaborate, and access research data.
Sector
Enterprise Software
Verticals
Digital Publishing, Digital Advertising, Marketing
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Data as a Service, Freemium, Subscription SaaS
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Historical Pricing
Historical view of private secondary pricing and transaction trends.
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| Academia | 88% | |
| RELX | 73% | |
| ScienceOpen | 72% |
ResearchGate Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series D | Feb 28, 2017 | ||||
| Series D | Nov 1, 2015 | ||||
| Series C | Jun 4, 2013 | ||||
| Series B | Feb 22, 2012 | ||||
| Series A | Sep 8, 2010 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
ResearchGate Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Benchmark Capital | Series C, Series B, Series D, Series A |
| Founders Fund | Series D, Series C, Series B |
| Thrive Capital | Series C |
| Dragoneer Investment Group | Series C |
| Goldman Sachs Growth Equity | Series D |
| Tenaya Capital | Series D, Series C |
| Financière Agache | Series D |
Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- Apr 30, 2026
Expanded collaboration with De Gruyter Brill to cover 100 titles.
- Apr 14, 2026
Partnered with Oxford University Press to enhance research visibility.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- partners_withOct 14, 2026
ResearchGate and PLOS GmbH expand their Journal Home partnership to support PLOS Aging and Health and PLOS Ecosystems from launch on Oct 14th '26.
- partners_withOct 1, 2026
ResearchGate and Avespublishing announce Journal Home partnership in Germany and Türkiye on Sep 24th '26
ResearchGate Filings
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Common questions about ResearchGate's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is ResearchGate a public or private company?
ResearchGate is a private company.
What is the current stock price of ResearchGate?
ResearchGate is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks ResearchGate's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is ResearchGate worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for ResearchGate is not publicly available.
Can I buy ResearchGate stock?
ResearchGate shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was ResearchGate's last funding round?
ResearchGate's most recent funding round was Series D on February 28, 2017.
Who are the main investors in ResearchGate?
Key investors in ResearchGate include Benchmark Capital, Founders Fund, Tenaya Capital, Wellcome Trust.
Will ResearchGate IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for ResearchGate.
How can I track ResearchGate secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in ResearchGate's shares on secondary markets.