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Litmaps

Founded 2016 · 17 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

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Litmaps automates scientific literature discovery for researchers by using citation network analysis to identify relevant papers. The platform serves students, researchers, and policymakers globally seeking to efficiently navigate and organize published scientific articles.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEdTechSaaS

Founders & leadership

Litmaps was founded in 2016 by Axton Pitt.

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Axton PittCo-founder, CEOAxton Pitt is a founder based in New Zealand with experience spanning hardware, health research, and software development. He built Litmaps, a platform that automates scientific literature discovery for researchers using citation network analysis.

Investors · 3

Creative HQ — The Incubatorlisted by Creative HQ — The IncubatorWellington

How we know: Creative HQ — The Incubator's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

Quidnet Ventureslisted by Quidnet VenturesAuckland · $250K – $1M

How we know: Quidnet Ventures's portfolio page · funding news · prnewswire.com · Not right? Tell us

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$1M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2021–2025

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In the news

From Literature Map to Submission Strategymanusights.com · Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Litmaps do?
Litmaps automates scientific literature discovery for researchers by using citation network analysis to identify relevant papers. The platform serves students, researchers, and policymakers globally seeking to efficiently navigate and organize published scientific articles.
Who founded Litmaps?
Litmaps was founded by Axton Pitt in 2016.
Who are Litmaps's investors?
Litmaps's investors include Angel HQ, Creative HQ — The Incubator, Quidnet Ventures.
How much funding has Litmaps raised?
Litmaps has disclosed $1M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.