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Market Tracked raises in 2026$3.41B+$183M this week Rounds77 LatestBlue J$176M Series E Wednesday, November 11

Ankar

AI platform for patent work

Lightbringer

Lightbringer provides an AI-supported patent service for technology companies.

Ankar vs Lightbringer

At a Glance

DetailAnkarLightbringer
CategoryIPIP
Total raised$24M$10M
Rounds tracked21
Latest roundSeries A, $20M · Dec 2025Series A, $10M · Jun 2026
Last valuationNot disclosedNot disclosed
Lead investorsAtomico, Index Ventures6 Degrees Capital, Newion
Built forNot disclosedNot disclosed
HeadquartersUnited KingdomSweden

Funding, Side by Side

Ankar$24M
Lightbringer$10M
Ankar rounds
  1. Dec 2025Series A$20M
  2. May 2025Seed$4M
Lightbringer rounds
  1. Jun 2026Series A$10M

Our Take

We have not tested these two head to head yet. The numbers above come from public funding announcements. If you use either one, tell us what you found and it may become a Field Note.

Quick Answers

Which has raised more, Ankar or Lightbringer?
Ankar has raised $24M in disclosed funding, compared with $10M for Lightbringer.
Do Ankar and Lightbringer share investors?
No. None of the investors we track have backed both companies.
What is Ankar best for?
AI platform for patent work.
What is Lightbringer best for?
Lightbringer provides an AI-supported patent service for technology companies.

Source: Legal Tech Circle funding data, from public announcements. Updated November 11, 2026.