Morressier

Morressier operates a platform designed to enhance and streamline scholarly communication, focusing on the pre-publishing stages of research. The company was founded in Berlin in 2014 by Sami Benchekroun (CEO), Justus Weweler, and Rino Montiel. The founders were united by the belief that technology could transform the journey of scientific discovery. CEO Sami Benchekroun's personal experience played a key role in the company's conception; accompanying his scientist parents to academic conferences, he observed inefficiencies and a lack of digital accessibility for valuable, early-stage research. This insight, combined with his background in building network structures for conferences, sparked the idea to digitize and connect the scientific community more effectively. Justus Weweler brought experience as a designer, while Rino Montiel contributed as a developer.

The firm targets academic societies, research institutions, publishers, and corporations involved in R&D, providing a suite of tools to manage the entire lifecycle of academic events. Morressier's platform facilitates abstract submission, peer review, and the hosting of virtual and hybrid conferences, ensuring that research outputs like presentations and posters are accessible long-term rather than disappearing after an event. A key feature is the platform's focus on research integrity, offering AI-powered checks for issues like AI-generated text and plagiarism. The business model is primarily subscription-based (SaaS), where organizations pay recurring fees scaled to their needs. Additional revenue is generated from premium services such as advanced analytics, customized branding, and consulting.

Since its inception, Morressier has achieved significant financial milestones, including a $1.7M seed round in 2017, an $18M Series A in 2021, and a $16.5M Series B in January 2024. These funding rounds have enabled the company to expand its team, which now has a global presence with hubs in Berlin, London, and Washington D.C., and to enhance its technological capabilities. In January 2025, Morressier was acquired by Molecular Connections, a move intended to strengthen its market position and accelerate its growth by integrating with Molecular Connections' existing services.

Keywords: scholarly communication, research integrity, academic conferences, peer review, virtual events, publishing workflow, research dissemination, abstract management, scientific publishing, EdTech