IP due diligence

Investor-grade IP signals for every investment decision.

Run reliable IP diligence pre-Series A, evaluate competitive landscapes, and stress-test portfolio strength - using shared, trusted IP data that startups, attorneys, and investors all see the same way.

Clear IP signals
Risk assessment in days, not weeks
Built for VCs, PE, and family offices

Faster diligence

Days, not weeks. Run IP DD without slowing your deal.

Investment confidence

Make go/no-go calls with data, not anecdotes.

Risk identification

Surface gaps and conflicts before term sheet.

Portfolio success

Back companies with genuinely defensible IP.

Features

Comprehensive IP due diligence.

Everything you need to evaluate IP and make confident, defensible investment decisions.

Portfolio auditing

Comprehensive IP audits using IP Summary. See exactly what you're investing in with complete portfolio visibility before signing.

Risk assessment

Identify IP risks, gaps, and vulnerabilities before they become deal-breakers. Make informed go/no-go decisions in days.

Competitive analysis

Evaluate competitive landscapes with Pythia. Understand market positioning and the threats hiding in the patent record.

White-space opportunities

Spot the gaps where the founder genuinely has runway - and the ones where they don't.

Valuation support

Validate IP-backed valuation assumptions with the Business Valuation tool, real funding comps, and sector benchmarks.

Shared IP data

Founders, attorneys, incubators, and investors all work off the same trusted IP data - no spin, no conflicting narratives.

How it works

From data room to investment decision.

A repeatable IP DD workflow your investment team can run on every deal.

01

Portfolio review

Pull the startup's IP Summary and understand their full IP position - patents, trademarks, and strategic positioning - in one place.

02

Risk analysis

Identify gaps, vulnerabilities, and potential conflicts. Stress-test whether the IP is actually strong enough to support the business model.

03

Competitive assessment

Use Pythia to map the competitive landscape and white-space. Validate - or kill - the founder's claimed competitive advantage.

04

Investment decision

Make informed go/no-go calls with full IP visibility, defensible risk assessment, and an audit trail your IC can rely on.

Use cases

Diligence for every investment stage.

From seed to Series A and beyond - make confident, IP-informed decisions.

Pre-seed / seed diligence

Quickly assess early-stage IP positions. Surface red flags and opportunities before you write the seed cheque.

  • Fast assessment
  • Early risk identification
  • Opportunity validation

Series A diligence

Full IP evaluation for larger rounds. Validate that IP strength actually supports the growth plan and the asked-for valuation.

  • Thorough analysis
  • Valuation validation
  • Risk mitigation

Portfolio re-evaluation

Ongoing IP monitoring for existing portcos. Track IP development between rounds and surface emerging risks early.

  • Continuous monitoring
  • Risk tracking
  • Value creation

Ready to run IP DD without losing days?

Join leading VCs, PE funds, and corporate venture arms running IP due diligence on Advancii.