GSDG
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Partnerships & Investment

GSDG seeks to work with organisations that value scholarly quality, sound governance and long-term development.

We determine the most appropriate form of collaboration only after developing a clear understanding of the project's background, development objectives and potential risks.

Areas of Interest

  • Independent scholarly publishers
  • Scholarly journals and journal portfolios
  • Publishing programmes led by universities and learned societies
  • Publishing technology, editorial systems and research information management solutions
  • Institutional repositories, research data and digital preservation platforms
  • Open science and research collaboration initiatives

Forms of Collaboration

  • Strategic business partnerships
  • Minority or controlling equity investments
  • Acquisitions of publishers or journal portfolios
  • Joint operations
  • Joint ventures
  • Technology collaboration and licensing
  • Long-term operational and development support

The specific structure of any collaboration will be determined following detailed discussions and appropriate due diligence.

What We Look For

Sustainable Development Potential

We consider whether a project has a realistic foundation for improving its scholarly quality, technological capability, international reach and long-term resilience.

Alignment and Governance

Successful partnerships require a shared understanding of strategic objectives, responsibilities, decision-making arrangements and long-term priorities.

Responsible Stewardship

Investment and commercial arrangements should support the continuity and development of scholarly assets while safeguarding editorial independence and research integrity.

Confidential Discussion

We welcome confidential discussions with publishers, journal owners, universities, learned societies and technology companies regarding potential partnerships or long-term investment opportunities.

Initial enquiries and supporting materials will be handled with appropriate discretion and used solely for preliminary assessment and follow-up communication. Where appropriate, a mutual non-disclosure agreement can be put in place before detailed or commercially sensitive information is exchanged.

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