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Overleaf

Founded 2012 · 72 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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Overleaf offers AI-powered writing and research tools integrated into its LaTeX editing platform, including table and equation generators, error assistance, and language editing features trained on academic papers. The service is designed for researchers and students to write academic documents faster and with greater confidence.

Founders & leadership

Overleaf was founded in 2012 by John Lees-Miller and John Hammersley.

JLJohn Lees-Miller
John Lees-MillerCofounder and CTOCo-founder and CTO of Overleaf, a collaborative authoring platform for academic research. Previously worked on the design and development of an autonomous taxi system at Heathrow Airport.
JHJohn Hammersley
John HammersleyFounder and CEO2013–2022John Hammersley completed a PhD in Mathematical Physics at Durham University and worked on autonomous vehicle technology before co-founding Overleaf, an online LaTeX editing platform for collaborative academic writing.

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4 people who came through Overleaf went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does Overleaf do?
Overleaf offers AI-powered writing and research tools integrated into its LaTeX editing platform, including table and equation generators, error assistance, and language editing features trained on academic papers. The service is designed for researchers and students to write academic documents faster and with greater confidence.
Who founded Overleaf?
Overleaf was founded by John Lees-Miller, John Hammersley in 2012.
Who are Overleaf's investors?
Overleaf's investors include Bethnal Green Ventures, Digital Science.