For Startups, Spin-outs & R&D Teams
IP Protection Without Draining Your Runway
We fund IP protection—starting with patents—so you can conserve capital for product and growth. Investment scales only as your IP proves useful.
The Startup IP Challenge
Traditional Model
Large upfront costs before value is clear
IpFunders Model
Upfront cost shifts to us. Investment aligns with progress.
The Capital-Constrained IP Challenge
IP matters, but protection costs arrive before their value is clear. IpFunders shifts that timing risk for startups, spin-outs, and R&D-heavy teams.
Your Situation
- You have technology worth protecting
- IP costs hit before you know what the protection is worth
- Capital is better deployed on product, team, and customers
- You need flexibility to adapt as the business evolves
What IpFunders Does
- Fund patent prosecution from the start
- Shift upfront cost and uncertainty off your balance sheet
- Align investment with progress over time
- Preserve your flexibility and control throughout
Your Outcome
- Conserve capital for what matters most right now
- Avoid premature commitment to IP costs
- Scale IP investment only as the portfolio proves valuable
- Retain control as your strategy evolves
Why Capital-Constrained Innovators Choose IpFunders
Capital Preservation
Upfront costs shift to us. Your capital stays focused on building the business.
Avoid Premature Commitment
Start protection without locking in large expenditures before value is clear.
Investment Scales With Progress
Commitment grows only as the IP matures and proves useful.
Control Preserved
Flexibility to adapt your IP position as circumstances evolve.