Our Company
Who We Are
We are a team of dedicated developers and researchers working to empower researchers to do more of what they love. At Litrevu, we believe that technology should amplify human potential, not replace it.
Our Philosophy
At the advent of the Stone Age, humans made tools, and in many ways, those tools made the humans. This fundamental relationship between humanity and technology has shaped our evolution and progress throughout history.
Today, artificial intelligence represents the latest chapter in this ongoing story. We believe AI has strong ties to this ancient principle – we should embrace these tools for writing and research, allowing us to do more of what makes us fundamentally human: to explore, create, and discover.
Rather than replacing human creativity and critical thinking, AI should amplify our capacity for innovation, giving researchers more time to focus on the profound questions that drive scientific advancement and human understanding.
Our Story
We're a small but passionate team based in Johannesburg, South Africa. As researchers and developers ourselves, we experienced firsthand the tedious and time-consuming process of writing research reports. Hours spent on formatting, referencing, and structuring documents meant less time for actual research and discovery.
We knew there had to be a faster, more efficient way to get the research write-up done. That's when we decided to build Litrevu – a platform that automates the mechanical aspects of report writing while preserving the intellectual rigor and creativity that makes research meaningful.
Our goal was simple: give researchers their time back. Time to think deeper, explore further, and make discoveries that matter. By handling the repetitive tasks of document formatting and reference management, we free up researchers to do what they do best – ask important questions and find innovative answers.
Our Mission
"To empower researchers worldwide by eliminating the barriers between brilliant ideas and professional documentation."
We believe every researcher deserves tools that amplify their capabilities rather than constrain them.
What Drives Us
Innovation Through Simplicity
We believe the most powerful tools are often the simplest to use. Complex research deserves elegant solutions.
Empowering Human Creativity
Technology should amplify human potential, not replace it. We build tools that enhance your natural abilities.
Advancing Scientific Progress
By removing friction from the research process, we contribute to faster scientific advancement and discovery.
Looking Forward
As we continue to grow, our commitment remains unchanged: to serve the research community with tools that respect both the rigor of academic work and the creativity of human insight.
We're constantly evolving our platform based on feedback from researchers like you. Every feature we build, every improvement we make, is guided by our core belief that technology should serve humanity's highest aspirations for knowledge and understanding.
Join Our Journey
Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just starting your academic journey, we invite you to experience the freedom that comes from having the right tools at your disposal.
Ready to transform your research workflow?
Get in Touch
We'd love to hear from you. Whether you have questions, suggestions, or just want to share your research journey with us:
101 The Kanyin, 103 Leeuwkop Road, Sunninghill, Johannesburg, 2191, South Africa