Digital Science

A technology company that invests in and incubates technology companies serving the needs of scientific and research communities.

Incubator Active Stuttgart, Germany Est. 2010
Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

Digital Science is a technology company that invests in and incubates technology companies serving the needs of scientific and research communities, including academic research organizations, publishers, and research funders. It provides software and technology to simplify workflows and enhance the positive impact of research and innovation. Digital Science's portfolio includes a range of tools and services such as Altmetric, Dimensions, Figshare, Labguru, Overleaf, ReadCube, Symplectic, and Metaphacts. The company focuses on strategic investments into startup companies that support the research lifecycle and aims to make research more efficient, effective, and open. Digital Science is wholly owned by the global media company, Holtzbrinck Publishing Group.

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1 portfolio exit on record.

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Health Tech & Life Sciences1

Q&A

What is Digital Science's primary focus as an entity?
Digital Science operates as an incubator.
Where is Digital Science headquartered?
Digital Science is headquartered in Germany.
What is a notable exit for Digital Science?
Digital Science had an exit with LabGuru in January 2011, which was acquired by Macmillan Publishers for $10M.
Which sector does Digital Science primarily focus on for its portfolio companies?
Digital Science's portfolio companies are primarily in the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector, with LabGuru being an example.
What is Digital Science's activity in terms of investment stages?
Digital Science has participated in A Round and B Round investments.
When was Digital Science founded?
Digital Science was created in May 2019.
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