About Knowledge Unlatched
Founded in 2012 by publishing innovator Frances Pinter, Knowledge Unlatched (KU) pioneered a crowdfunding model that enables libraries worldwide to support the open access publication of scholarly books and journals. Its programs have made thousands of titles freely available to readers everywhere, demonstrating the power of collective action to advance open scholarship. KU became part of the Annual Reviews organization in 2025.
Meet our team
Dr. Olaf Ernst
Senior Manager, Sales, Partnerships & Initiatives
Outside North America
Who to Contact?
For pledging inquiries in North America: Alexandra Brown
For pledging inquiries outside of North America: Olaf Ernst
For inquiries regarding new publishing partnerships or our Librarian Selection Committee: Vanessa De Bueger
For billing and title uploading inquiries: Carolina Veiga
All other inquiries: Andrea Lopez