Wefollow

Wefollow is a dynamic platform that enhances the research experience for academics and students by leveraging advanced AI technology to streamline literature reviews and facilitate reference management. Wefollow, founded in 2009 in New York, US, operates an AI-powered research platform aimed at academics and researchers. The company was acquired in May 2013 by About. me, a portfolio company of CrunchFund, Google Ventures, SoftTech VC, and True Ventures.

Wefollow offers moara. io, an AI-driven research platform that helps users manage their research workflow efficiently. It provides access to a database of over 100 million academic papers, an AI discovery assistant for tailored study identification, and tools for organizing references including the ability to upload personal PDFs. The service targets universities, research institutions, and individual scholars, primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia.

moara. io utilizes a subscription-based revenue model, offering a 7-day free trial followed by a standard monthly fee of USD 10. Additionally, institutional clients can obtain custom pricing for organization-wide access, allowing universities and research teams to enhance their literature management and analysis capabilities through direct platform subscriptions. The recent acquisition will enable Wefollow to focus on expanding its product offerings, potentially launching new features aimed at improving user experience by the end of 2013.

The company plans to enter new geographic markets, including specific regions in Asia and Europe, to broaden its user base. The funding obtained during the acquisition will support these initiatives, facilitating growth in both product development and market expansion.