At a Glance
| Detail | IP Author | Patlytics |
|---|---|---|
| Category | IP | IP |
| Total raised | Not disclosed | $58.5M |
| Rounds tracked | 1 | 3 |
| Latest round | Seed · Nov 2025 | Series B, $40M · Apr 2026 |
| Last valuation | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Lead investors | eLab Ventures, Illuminate Ventures | SignalFire, Next47, Gradient Ventures |
| Built for | Not disclosed | In-house teams, Large firms, Boutiques |
| Headquarters | United States | US |
Funding, Side by Side
IP Author rounds
- Nov 2025SeedUndisclosed
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, IP Author or Patlytics?
- Patlytics has raised $58.5M in disclosed funding, compared with no disclosed amount for IP Author.
- Do IP Author and Patlytics share investors?
- No. None of the investors we track have backed both companies.
- What is IP Author best for?
- IP Author is a generative-AI platform for patent prosecution.
- 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 10, 2026.