At a Glance
| Detail | Ankar | Patlytics |
|---|---|---|
| Category | IP | IP |
| Total raised | $24M | $58.5M |
| Rounds tracked | 2 | 3 |
| Latest round | Series A, $20M · Dec 2025 | Series B, $40M · Apr 2026 |
| Last valuation | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Lead investors | Atomico, Index Ventures | SignalFire, Next47, Gradient Ventures |
| Built for | Not disclosed | In-house teams, Large firms, Boutiques |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | US |
Funding, Side by Side
Ankar rounds
- Dec 2025Series A$20M
- May 2025Seed$4M
Patlytics rounds
- Apr 2026Series B$40M
- Feb 2025Series A$14M
- Apr 2024Seed$4.5M
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 Patlytics?
- Patlytics has raised $58.5M in disclosed funding, compared with $24M for Ankar.
- Do Ankar and Patlytics 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 Patlytics best for?
- Patlytics is an AI patent platform for patent drafting, prosecution, research and infringement analysis.
Source: Legal Tech Circle funding data, from public announcements. Updated November 11, 2026.

