Signals Secures Funding to Enhance Research Integrity
Signals, a pioneering start-up dedicated to enhancing the credibility of academic research, has recently announced the successful completion of its inaugural funding round. This milestone is marked by the significant investment from prominent angel investors, coming at a crucial time as the organization prepares to launch the Signals Data Graph. This new initiative aims to broaden Signals’ offerings, allowing for comprehensive support to publishers attempting to navigate the intricate landscape of research integrity that is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Such efforts underscore Signals’ commitment to establishing a trustworthy framework for research evaluation.
In articulating their funding strategy, Signals emphasized the importance of enlisting top-tier investors boasting substantial expertise, acumen, and robust industry networks.
The support garnered from these investors equips Signals to propel forward to the next chapter of its journey. This partnership empowers publishers to adeptly traverse the complexities inherent in research integrity, align their operational strategies to ensure compliance with evolving standards, and track their performance through effective monitoring mechanisms. At the heart of this initiative lies the Signals Data Graph, a groundbreaking tool designed to deliver swift evaluations of scholarly articles throughout the various phases of the publishing process. This innovative approach uncovers insights into intricate networks, including crucial elements such as citation trends and co-authorship dynamics.
The funding round features notable investors who join the ranks of founding pillars Andrew Preston, Ben Kaube, and Paul Peters from Scholarly Angels. Investors such as Ann Michael, founder of Delta Think, and Daniel Johnston, co-founder of Publons, bring with them invaluable experience and knowledge that is essential for the success of Signals’ mission. These individuals, alongside others including Denis Piffaretti, James Douglas, Steve Hartman, Sven Fund, and Tom Ciavarella, are integral in aligning Signals with its goals of restoring trust in research. As Ann Michael aptly pointed out, there exists a pressing and growing necessity to fortify trust within the academic research community. With their combined dedication and innovative approaches, Signals aspires to pioneer solutions that effectively address the pressing needs of researchers while mitigating risks faced by publishers in the current landscape.
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