# Top 50 Intellectual Property Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded intellectual property startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $2.9B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/intellectual-property-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Hipgnosis Songs Fund** Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited offers investors a pure-play exposure to songs and associated musical intellectual property rights](https://millionrounds.com/company/hipgnosis-songs-fund) Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited offers investors a pure-play exposure to songs and associated musical intellectual property rights *Founded* 2018 Saint Peter Port, United Kingdom **$700M** last round Oct 2022
- 2 [**NetEase** NetEase is a global developer and publisher of video game intellectual property across various genres and platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/netease) NetEase is a global developer and publisher of video game intellectual property across various genres and platforms. *Founded* 2001 Guangzhou, China **$600M** last round Nov 2018
- 3 [**Rightsline** Rightsline is a global SaaS platform that specializes in rights and royalties management software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rightsline) Rightsline is a global SaaS platform that specializes in rights and royalties management software. *Founded* 2012 El Segundo, United States **$500M** last round May 2026
- 4 [**Beyond Music** Beyond Music is a leading music IP investment and data management company based in Asia, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beyond-music) Beyond Music is a leading music IP investment and data management company based in Asia, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2014 Seoul, South Korea **$151M** last round May 2023
- 5 [**Anaqua** Anaqua, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/anaqua) Anaqua, Inc. *Founded* 2004 Boston, United States **$125M** last round Oct 2013
- 6 [**Akeana** Akeana is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/akeana) Akeana is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 San Jose, United States **$100M** last round Feb 2022
- 7 [**varnotech** Varnotech specializes in developing vaccines, antibodies, and adjuvants to combat diseases and viruses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/varnotech) Varnotech specializes in developing vaccines, antibodies, and adjuvants to combat diseases and viruses. *Founded* 2019 China **$83M** last round Mar 2024
- 8 [**Inngot** Inngot is a UK-based technology and consulting firm founded in 2007.](https://millionrounds.com/company/inngot) Inngot is a UK-based technology and consulting firm founded in 2007. *Founded* 2007 Swansea, United Kingdom **$52M** last round Jun 2024
- 9 [**MarqVision** MarqVision is an AI-powered brand protection technology company based in Los Angeles, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/marqvision) MarqVision is an AI-powered brand protection technology company based in Los Angeles, California. *Founded* 2020 San Francisco, United States **$48M** last round Sept 2025
- 10 [**Quadric** Quadric Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quadric) Quadric Inc. *Founded* 2017 Hillsborough, United States **$46M** last round Jul 2026
- 11 [**AccelerComm** AccelerComm Ltd is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company focused on advanced physical layer solutions for telecommunications, particularly in 5G Ra](https://millionrounds.com/company/accelercomm) AccelerComm Ltd is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company focused on advanced physical layer solutions for telecommunications, particularly in 5G Ra *Founded* 2016 Southampton, United Kingdom **$42M** last round May 2025
- 12 [**PatSnap** Patsnap is a global leader in AI-powered intellectual property (IP) and research & development (R&D) intelligence, founded in 2007 and based in Singapore.](https://millionrounds.com/company/patsnap) 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* 2007 Singapore, Singapore **$42M** last round Jun 2018
- 13 [**Happy Elements** Happy Elements is a game developer and publisher based in Beijing, established in 2009.](https://millionrounds.com/company/happy-elements) Happy Elements is a game developer and publisher based in Beijing, established in 2009. *Founded* 2009 Beijing, China **$35M** last round Oct 2011
- 14 [**Bonfire Studios** Bonfire Studios is an independent game development company located in Irvine, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bonfire-studios) Bonfire Studios is an independent game development company located in Irvine, California. *Founded* 2016 Irvine, United States **$25M** last round Jan 2025
- 15 [**Lecorpio** Lecorpio was a prominent provider of cloud-based Intellectual Property (IP) management and analytics software solutions, founded in 2004 and based in Fremont, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lecorpio) 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* 2006 Fremont, United States **$25M** last round Jul 2015
- 16 [**Camp Network** Camp Network is a Layer-1 blockchain company founded in 2023 and based in New York, NY.](https://millionrounds.com/company/camp-network) Camp Network is a Layer-1 blockchain company founded in 2023 and based in New York, NY. *Founded* 2023 New York, United States **$25M** last round Apr 2025
- 17 [**Elixent** Elixent supplies reconfigurable arithmetic processors which offer reconfigurable semiconductor intellectual property in the U.K.](https://millionrounds.com/company/elixent) Elixent supplies reconfigurable arithmetic processors which offer reconfigurable semiconductor intellectual property in the U.K. *Founded* 2000 United Kingdom **$25M** last round Apr 2005
- 18 [**INCOPRO** Incopro is an online brand and intellectual property protection company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/incopro) Incopro is an online brand and intellectual property protection company. *Founded* 2011 United Kingdom **$21M** last round May 2018
- 19 [**Tradespace** Tradespace is an AI-enabled software company founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tradespace) Tradespace is an AI-enabled software company founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2017 San Francisco, United States **$15M** last round Jan 2026
- 20 [**Rhino Medical** Rhino Medical develops an advanced technologies with independent intellectual property rights.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rhino-medical) Rhino Medical develops an advanced technologies with independent intellectual property rights. *Founded* 2017 Hangzhou **$14M** last round Dec 2023
- 21 [**Tekcapital** Tekcapital is an international provider of technology and intellectual property (IP) services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tekcapital) Tekcapital is an international provider of technology and intellectual property (IP) services. *Founded* 2012 Oxford, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Oct 2026
- 22 [**Rusk Media** Rusk Media is an entertainment company based in Mumbai, India, that focuses on cross-platform game distribution and data-driven intellectual property (IP) creation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rusk-media) 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* 2019 New Delhi, India **$12M** last round Oct 2025
- 23 [**NetSpeed Systems** NetSpeed Systems is a semiconductor technology company that specializes in Network-on-Chip (NoC) intellectual property and design tools for System-on-Chip (SoC)](https://millionrounds.com/company/netspeed-systems) 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* 2011 San Jose, United States **$10M** last round Oct 2016
- 24 [**Corigine** Corigine is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2015, based in Santa Clara, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/corigine) Corigine is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2015, based in Santa Clara, California. *Founded* 2015 Santa Clara, United States **$10M** last round Mar 2021
- 25 [**Codasip** Codasip is a European processor technology company that specializes in customizable RISC-V semiconductor intellectual property (IP) and electronic design automa](https://millionrounds.com/company/codasip) Codasip is a European processor technology company that specializes in customizable RISC-V semiconductor intellectual property (IP) and electronic design automa *Founded* 2014 Munich, Germany **$10M** last round Feb 2025
- 26 [**Pudgy Penguins** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pudgy-penguins) 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* 2021 Miami, United States **$9.0M** last round May 2023
- 27 [**Wellspring Worldwide** Wellspring Worldwide, commonly known as Wellspring, is a software company founded in 2003 that specializes in innovation management and intellectual property (I](https://millionrounds.com/company/wellspring-worldwide) 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 **$8.5M** last round Mar 2014
- 28 [**Helika** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/helika) 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* 2022 Toronto, Canada **$8.0M** last round Feb 2024
- 29 [**One Media IP Group** One Media IP Group engages in the acquisition and exploitation of mixed media intellectual property rights for distribution.](https://millionrounds.com/company/one-media-ip-group) One Media IP Group engages in the acquisition and exploitation of mixed media intellectual property rights for distribution. *Founded* 2005 United Kingdom **$7.7M** last round Sept 2018
- 30 [**ANDUNIP** AndunIP is an innovative, data-driven intellectual property protection service platform that provides clients with time and cost-reducing solutions for IP prote](https://millionrounds.com/company/andunip) AndunIP is an innovative, data-driven intellectual property protection service platform that provides clients with time and cost-reducing solutions for IP prote *Founded* 2013 Shen Zhen Shi, China **$7.1M** last round Apr 2020
- 31 [**Tangibly** Tangibly is a Seattle-based SaaS company founded in 2021, specializing in an AI-powered platform for trade secret protection, management, and litigation funding.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tangibly) 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* 2021 Seattle, United States **$7.0M** last round Nov 2023
- 32 [**TrademarkNow** TrademarkNowTM is a legal technology powerhouse specializing in intellectual property law.](https://millionrounds.com/company/trademarknow) TrademarkNowTM is a legal technology powerhouse specializing in intellectual property law. *Founded* 2012 Helsinki, United States **$7.0M** last round Oct 2017
- 33 [**Dark Horse Kechuang Cloud** Dark Horse Kechuang Cloud is a SaaS cloud platform specializing in new intellectual property.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dark-horse-kechuang-cloud) Dark Horse Kechuang Cloud is a SaaS cloud platform specializing in new intellectual property. *Founded* 2020 Huairou **$6.3M** last round Mar 2022
- 34 [**Smart Protection** Smart Protection is a global brand and content protection company based in Madrid, Spain.](https://millionrounds.com/company/smart-protection) Smart Protection is a global brand and content protection company based in Madrid, Spain. *Founded* 2014 Madrid, Spain **$5.7M** last round Sept 2019
- 35 [**Fearn** Fearn was founded by leading patent professionals from top-tier law firms, and PhDs in artificial intelligence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fearn) Fearn was founded by leading patent professionals from top-tier law firms, and PhDs in artificial intelligence. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$5.5M** last round Jun 2026
- 36 [**Yakoa** Yakoa is a software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/yakoa) Yakoa is a software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 San Jose, United States **$4.8M** last round Nov 2022
- 37 [**Exactly.ai** exactly.ai is a London-based ethical AI platform founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/exactly-ai) exactly.ai is a London-based ethical AI platform founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$4.3M** last round May 2024
- 38 [**IP Copilot** IP Copilot is an AI-powered platform focused on enhancing intellectual property (IP) management for enterprises, law firms, universities, and IP departments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ip-copilot) IP Copilot is an AI-powered platform focused on enhancing intellectual property (IP) management for enterprises, law firms, universities, and IP departments. *Founded* 2023 Columbia, United States **$4.2M** last round Dec 2024
- 39 [**Argonaute RNA** Argonaute RNA company research projects build on existing intellectual property.](https://millionrounds.com/company/argonaute-rna) Argonaute RNA company research projects build on existing intellectual property. *Founded* 2015 Bristol, United Kingdom **$4.1M** last round Sept 2026
- 40 [**The Invention Network** The Invention Network is a data company specializing in streamlining the commercialization of intellectual property.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-invention-network) The Invention Network is a data company specializing in streamlining the commercialization of intellectual property. *Founded* - Frisco, United States **$4.0M** last round Nov 2025
- 41 [**Source3** Source3 is the world's first platform for end-to-end management of intellectual property in user-generated content (UGC).](https://millionrounds.com/company/source3) Source3 is the world's first platform for end-to-end management of intellectual property in user-generated content (UGC). *Founded* 2014 New York, United States **$4.0M** last round Mar 2017
- 42 [**CUBED, Inc.** CUBED, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cubed-inc) CUBED, Inc. *Founded* 2010 United States **$3.7M** last round Jun 2014
- 43 [**Spaceport Technologies** Spaceport Technologies is a software company founded in 2022, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spaceport-technologies) Spaceport Technologies is a software company founded in 2022, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. *Founded* 2022 Cambridge, United States **$3.6M** last round Dec 2022
- 44 [**Podqi** Podqi is an AI-native brand protection platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/podqi) Podqi is an AI-native brand protection platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2024. *Founded* 2024 San Francisco, United States **$3.2M** last round Mar 2025
- 45 [**SnapDragon Monitoring** SnapDragon Monitoring Ltd.](https://millionrounds.com/company/snapdragon-monitoring) SnapDragon Monitoring Ltd. *Founded* 2014 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$3.2M** last round Aug 2026
- 46 [**Incore Semiconductors** InCore Semiconductors is a fabless semiconductor startup based in Chennai, India, with a secondary presence in Bengaluru.](https://millionrounds.com/company/incore-semiconductors) InCore Semiconductors is a fabless semiconductor startup based in Chennai, India, with a secondary presence in Bengaluru. *Founded* 2018 Chennai, India **$3.0M** last round May 2023
- 47 [**Lets Corp** Lets Corp focuses on intellectual property-led research and development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lets-corp) Lets Corp focuses on intellectual property-led research and development. *Founded* 2010 Singapore, Singapore **$3.0M** last round Mar 2015
- 48 [**Cognition IP** Cognition IP is a tech-powered intellectual property law firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cognition-ip) Cognition IP is a tech-powered intellectual property law firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$2.8M** last round Jul 2019
- 49 [**Wavegate** Wavegate is a medical technology company developing internally-generated intellectual property (IP) pertaining to neuromodulation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wavegate) Wavegate is a medical technology company developing internally-generated intellectual property (IP) pertaining to neuromodulation. *Founded* 2019 Lake Charles, United States **$2.8M** last round Jun 2025
- 50 [**Bluetector** Bluetector is a Swiss cleantech company established in 2012, located in Root/Lucerne, Switzerland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bluetector) Bluetector is a Swiss cleantech company established in 2012, located in Root/Lucerne, Switzerland. *Founded* 2012 Root, Switzerland **$2.6M** last round Jan 2015

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