ResearchGate GmbH, based in Berlin, operates a professional network that connects researchers and pursues the mission “Connect the world of science. Make research open to all”. The platform is exclusive and free for scientists; more than 25 million members use the network and over 160 million publications are accessible or referenced there. The company generates revenue in three business areas (Marketing Solutions, Scientific Talent, Publisher Solutions) and reported revenue of T€ 20,632 in 2024. The sole shareholder is ResearchGate Corporation (Wilmington, Delaware, USA) and the company holds 100% of ResearchGate Limited (UK).
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Source: German Commercial Register (Handelsregister) Berlin (Charlottenburg) Local Court, HRB 232771 (as of 2 November 2026)
| Name | Type | City |
|---|---|---|
| Sören Hofmayer | Geschäftsführer(in) | Berlin |
| Ijad Madisch | Geschäftsführer(in) | Berlin |
Source: German Commercial Register (Handelsregister) Berlin (Charlottenburg) Local Court, HRB 232771 (as of 2 November 2026)
| Date | Event Type | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 19.08.2021 | Company Name Registered | ResearchGate GmbH |
| 19.08.2021 | Registered Seat | Berlin |
| 19.08.2021 | Business Address Registered | Chausseestraße 20, 10115 Berlin |
| Date | Type | Change | Total Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19.08.2021 | Share Capital Set | — | 25.000 € |
Source: German Commercial Register (Handelsregister) Berlin (Charlottenburg) Local Court, HRB 232771 (as of 2 November 2026)
| Year | Revenue | Profit | Balance | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | €20,632,000 | -€3,282,000 | €20,408,378 | — |
| 2023 | €19,632,000 | -€14,807,683 | €23,099,888 | — |
| 2022 | €25,698,000 | -€6,483,537 | €31,576,599 | — |
| 2021 | €23,928,000 | -€1,054,859 | €31,330,165 | — |
| 2020 | €17,379,000 | -€6,705,367 | €31,883,574 | — |
| 2019 | €15,948,000 | -€8,861,000 | €23,378,000 | — |
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Source: German Commercial Register (Handelsregister) Berlin (Charlottenburg) Local Court, HRB 232771 (as of 2 November 2026)
| Cost type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel Costs | €12,287,000 | 59.0% |
| Material Costs | €5,918,000 | 28.4% |
| Depreciation | €1,706,000 | 8.2% |
| Interest & Similar | €932,000 | 4.5% |
