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Intellectual property startups worldwide

82 intellectual property startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.9B between them, with the United States the most common home.

$2.9Braised by these 50
82on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
Hipgnosis Songs Fundraised the most
  1. 1Hipgnosis Songs FundHipgnosis Songs Fund Limited offers investors a pure-play exposure to songs and associated musical intellectual property rights

    Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited offers investors a pure-play exposure to songs and associated musical intellectual property rights

    Founded 2018Saint Peter Port, United Kingdom$700Mlast round Oct 2022
  2. 2NetEaseNetEase is a global developer and publisher of video game intellectual property across various genres and platforms.

    NetEase is a global developer and publisher of video game intellectual property across various genres and platforms.

    Founded 2001Guangzhou, China$600Mlast round Nov 2018
  3. 3RightslineRightsline is a global SaaS platform that specializes in rights and royalties management software.

    Rightsline is a global SaaS platform that specializes in rights and royalties management software.

    Founded 2012El Segundo, United States$500Mlast round May 2026
  4. 4Beyond MusicBeyond Music is a leading music IP investment and data management company based in Asia, founded in 2021.

    Beyond Music is a leading music IP investment and data management company based in Asia, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2014Seoul, South Korea$151Mlast round May 2023
  5. 5AnaquaAnaqua, Inc.

    Anaqua, Inc.

    Founded 2004Boston, United States$125Mlast round Oct 2013
  6. 6AkeanaAkeana is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2021.

    Akeana is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2021San Jose, United States$100Mlast round Feb 2022
  7. 7varnotechVarnotech specializes in developing vaccines, antibodies, and adjuvants to combat diseases and viruses.

    Varnotech specializes in developing vaccines, antibodies, and adjuvants to combat diseases and viruses.

    Founded 2019China$83Mlast round Mar 2024
  8. 8InngotInngot is a UK-based technology and consulting firm founded in 2007.

    Inngot is a UK-based technology and consulting firm founded in 2007.

    Founded 2007Swansea, United Kingdom$52Mlast round Jun 2024
  9. 9MarqVisionMarqVision is an AI-powered brand protection technology company based in Los Angeles, California.

    MarqVision is an AI-powered brand protection technology company based in Los Angeles, California.

    Founded 2020San Francisco, United States$48Mlast round Sept 2025
  10. 10QuadricQuadric Inc.

    Quadric Inc.

    Founded 2017Hillsborough, United States$46Mlast round Jul 2026
  11. 11AccelerCommAccelerComm Ltd is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company focused on advanced physical layer solutions for telecommunications, particularly in 5G Ra

    AccelerComm Ltd is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company focused on advanced physical layer solutions for telecommunications, particularly in 5G Ra

    Founded 2016Southampton, United Kingdom$42Mlast round May 2025
  12. 12PatSnapPatsnap is a global leader in AI-powered intellectual property (IP) and research & development (R&D) intelligence, founded in 2007 and based in Singapore.

    Patsnap is a global leader in AI-powered intellectual property (IP) and research & development (R&D) intelligence, founded in 2007 and based in Singapore.

    Founded 2007Singapore, Singapore$42Mlast round Jun 2018
  13. 13Happy ElementsHappy Elements is a game developer and publisher based in Beijing, established in 2009.

    Happy Elements is a game developer and publisher based in Beijing, established in 2009.

    Founded 2009Beijing, China$35Mlast round Oct 2011
  14. 14Bonfire StudiosBonfire Studios is an independent game development company located in Irvine, California.

    Bonfire Studios is an independent game development company located in Irvine, California.

    Founded 2016Irvine, United States$25Mlast round Jan 2025
  15. 15LecorpioLecorpio was a prominent provider of cloud-based Intellectual Property (IP) management and analytics software solutions, founded in 2004 and based in Fremont, California.

    Lecorpio was a prominent provider of cloud-based Intellectual Property (IP) management and analytics software solutions, founded in 2004 and based in Fremont, California.

    Founded 2006Fremont, United States$25Mlast round Jul 2015
  16. 16Camp NetworkCamp Network is a Layer-1 blockchain company founded in 2023 and based in New York, NY.

    Camp Network is a Layer-1 blockchain company founded in 2023 and based in New York, NY.

    Founded 2023New York, United States$25Mlast round Apr 2025
  17. 17ElixentElixent supplies reconfigurable arithmetic processors which offer reconfigurable semiconductor intellectual property in the U.K.

    Elixent supplies reconfigurable arithmetic processors which offer reconfigurable semiconductor intellectual property in the U.K.

    Founded 2000United Kingdom$25Mlast round Apr 2005
  18. 18INCOPROIncopro is an online brand and intellectual property protection company.

    Incopro is an online brand and intellectual property protection company.

    Founded 2011United Kingdom$21Mlast round May 2018
  19. 19TradespaceTradespace is an AI-enabled software company founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California.

    Tradespace is an AI-enabled software company founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2017San Francisco, United States$15Mlast round Jan 2026
  20. 20Rhino MedicalRhino Medical develops an advanced technologies with independent intellectual property rights.

    Rhino Medical develops an advanced technologies with independent intellectual property rights.

    Founded 2017Hangzhou$14Mlast round Dec 2023
  21. 21TekcapitalTekcapital is an international provider of technology and intellectual property (IP) services.

    Tekcapital is an international provider of technology and intellectual property (IP) services.

    Founded 2012Oxford, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Oct 2026
  22. 22Rusk MediaRusk Media is an entertainment company based in Mumbai, India, that focuses on cross-platform game distribution and data-driven intellectual property (IP) creation.

    Rusk Media is an entertainment company based in Mumbai, India, that focuses on cross-platform game distribution and data-driven intellectual property (IP) creation.

    Founded 2019New Delhi, India$12Mlast round Oct 2025
  23. 23NetSpeed SystemsNetSpeed Systems is a semiconductor technology company that specializes in Network-on-Chip (NoC) intellectual property and design tools for System-on-Chip (SoC)

    NetSpeed Systems is a semiconductor technology company that specializes in Network-on-Chip (NoC) intellectual property and design tools for System-on-Chip (SoC)

    Founded 2011San Jose, United States$10Mlast round Oct 2016
  24. 24CorigineCorigine is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2015, based in Santa Clara, California.

    Corigine is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2015, based in Santa Clara, California.

    Founded 2015Santa Clara, United States$10Mlast round Mar 2021
  25. 25CodasipCodasip is a European processor technology company that specializes in customizable RISC-V semiconductor intellectual property (IP) and electronic design automa

    Codasip is a European processor technology company that specializes in customizable RISC-V semiconductor intellectual property (IP) and electronic design automa

    Founded 2014Munich, Germany$10Mlast round Feb 2025
  26. 26Pudgy PenguinsPudgy Penguins is a Web3-native intellectual property and consumer brand that began in July 2021 with a collection of 8,888 unique penguin NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain.

    Pudgy Penguins is a Web3-native intellectual property and consumer brand that began in July 2021 with a collection of 8,888 unique penguin NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain.

    Founded 2021Miami, United States$9.0Mlast round May 2023
  27. 27Wellspring WorldwideWellspring Worldwide, commonly known as Wellspring, is a software company founded in 2003 that specializes in innovation management and intellectual property (I

    Wellspring Worldwide, commonly known as Wellspring, is a software company founded in 2003 that specializes in innovation management and intellectual property (I

    Founded -Chicago, United States$8.5Mlast round Mar 2014
  28. 28HelikaHelika is a Montreal-based AI and data analytics company that specializes in providing a brand-safe AI character platform for brands and intellectual property (IP) owners.

    Helika is a Montreal-based AI and data analytics company that specializes in providing a brand-safe AI character platform for brands and intellectual property (IP) owners.

    Founded 2022Toronto, Canada$8.0Mlast round Feb 2024
  29. 29One Media IP GroupOne Media IP Group engages in the acquisition and exploitation of mixed media intellectual property rights for distribution.

    One Media IP Group engages in the acquisition and exploitation of mixed media intellectual property rights for distribution.

    Founded 2005United Kingdom$7.7Mlast round Sept 2018
  30. 30ANDUNIPAndunIP is an innovative, data-driven intellectual property protection service platform that provides clients with time and cost-reducing solutions for IP prote

    AndunIP is an innovative, data-driven intellectual property protection service platform that provides clients with time and cost-reducing solutions for IP prote

    Founded 2013Shen Zhen Shi, China$7.1Mlast round Apr 2020
  31. 31TangiblyTangibly is a Seattle-based SaaS company founded in 2021, specializing in an AI-powered platform for trade secret protection, management, and litigation funding.

    Tangibly is a Seattle-based SaaS company founded in 2021, specializing in an AI-powered platform for trade secret protection, management, and litigation funding.

    Founded 2021Seattle, United States$7.0Mlast round Nov 2023
  32. 32TrademarkNowTrademarkNowTM is a legal technology powerhouse specializing in intellectual property law.

    TrademarkNowTM is a legal technology powerhouse specializing in intellectual property law.

    Founded 2012Helsinki, United States$7.0Mlast round Oct 2017
  33. 33Dark Horse Kechuang CloudDark Horse Kechuang Cloud is a SaaS cloud platform specializing in new intellectual property.

    Dark Horse Kechuang Cloud is a SaaS cloud platform specializing in new intellectual property.

    Founded 2020Huairou$6.3Mlast round Mar 2022
  34. 34Smart ProtectionSmart Protection is a global brand and content protection company based in Madrid, Spain.

    Smart Protection is a global brand and content protection company based in Madrid, Spain.

    Founded 2014Madrid, Spain$5.7Mlast round Sept 2019
  35. 35FearnFearn was founded by leading patent professionals from top-tier law firms, and PhDs in artificial intelligence.

    Fearn was founded by leading patent professionals from top-tier law firms, and PhDs in artificial intelligence.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$5.5Mlast round Jun 2026
  36. 36YakoaYakoa is a software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2022.

    Yakoa is a software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2022.

    Founded 2022San Jose, United States$4.8Mlast round Nov 2022
  37. 37Exactly.aiexactly.ai is a London-based ethical AI platform founded in 2022.

    exactly.ai is a London-based ethical AI platform founded in 2022.

    Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$4.3Mlast round May 2024
  38. 38IP CopilotIP Copilot is an AI-powered platform focused on enhancing intellectual property (IP) management for enterprises, law firms, universities, and IP departments.

    IP Copilot is an AI-powered platform focused on enhancing intellectual property (IP) management for enterprises, law firms, universities, and IP departments.

    Founded 2023Columbia, United States$4.2Mlast round Dec 2024
  39. 39Argonaute RNAArgonaute RNA company research projects build on existing intellectual property.

    Argonaute RNA company research projects build on existing intellectual property.

    Founded 2015Bristol, United Kingdom$4.1Mlast round Sept 2026
  40. 40The Invention NetworkThe Invention Network is a data company specializing in streamlining the commercialization of intellectual property.

    The Invention Network is a data company specializing in streamlining the commercialization of intellectual property.

    Founded -Frisco, United States$4.0Mlast round Nov 2025
  41. 41Source3Source3 is the world's first platform for end-to-end management of intellectual property in user-generated content (UGC).

    Source3 is the world's first platform for end-to-end management of intellectual property in user-generated content (UGC).

    Founded 2014New York, United States$4.0Mlast round Mar 2017
  42. 42CUBED, Inc.CUBED, Inc.

    CUBED, Inc.

    Founded 2010United States$3.7Mlast round Jun 2014
  43. 43Spaceport TechnologiesSpaceport Technologies is a software company founded in 2022, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

    Spaceport Technologies is a software company founded in 2022, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

    Founded 2022Cambridge, United States$3.6Mlast round Dec 2022
  44. 44PodqiPodqi is an AI-native brand protection platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2024.

    Podqi is an AI-native brand protection platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2024.

    Founded 2024San Francisco, United States$3.2Mlast round Mar 2025
  45. 45SnapDragon MonitoringSnapDragon Monitoring Ltd.

    SnapDragon Monitoring Ltd.

    Founded 2014Edinburgh, United Kingdom$3.2Mlast round Aug 2026
  46. 46Incore SemiconductorsInCore Semiconductors is a fabless semiconductor startup based in Chennai, India, with a secondary presence in Bengaluru.

    InCore Semiconductors is a fabless semiconductor startup based in Chennai, India, with a secondary presence in Bengaluru.

    Founded 2018Chennai, India$3.0Mlast round May 2023
  47. 47Lets CorpLets Corp focuses on intellectual property-led research and development.

    Lets Corp focuses on intellectual property-led research and development.

    Founded 2010Singapore, Singapore$3.0Mlast round Mar 2015
  48. 48Cognition IPCognition IP is a tech-powered intellectual property law firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018.

    Cognition IP is a tech-powered intellectual property law firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$2.8Mlast round Jul 2019
  49. 49WavegateWavegate is a medical technology company developing internally-generated intellectual property (IP) pertaining to neuromodulation.

    Wavegate is a medical technology company developing internally-generated intellectual property (IP) pertaining to neuromodulation.

    Founded 2019Lake Charles, United States$2.8Mlast round Jun 2025
  50. 50BluetectorBluetector is a Swiss cleantech company established in 2012, located in Root/Lucerne, Switzerland.

    Bluetector is a Swiss cleantech company established in 2012, located in Root/Lucerne, Switzerland.

    Founded 2012Root, Switzerland$2.6Mlast round Jan 2015
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