Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates, the world’s richest person, is helping lead a $35 million investment in ResearchGate, a networking website for scientists.
Gates is joining Tenaya Capital in leading the round, which also includes Dragoneer Investment Group LLC, Thrive Capital, Benchmark and Founders Fund, ResearchGate said today in a statement. The Berlin-based startup, founded in 2008, has almost 3 million members.