At a Glance
| Detail | IP Author | Patsnap |
|---|---|---|
| Category | IP | IP |
| Total raised | Not disclosed | $338M |
| Rounds tracked | 1 | 2 |
| Latest round | Seed · Nov 2025 | Series E, $300M · Mar 2021 |
| Last valuation | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Lead investors | eLab Ventures, Illuminate Ventures | SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Tencent Investment, Sequoia China, Shunwei Capital |
| Built for | Not disclosed | In-house teams |
| Headquarters | United States | Singapore |
Funding, Side by Side
IP Author rounds
- Nov 2025SeedUndisclosed
Patsnap rounds
- Mar 2021Series E$300M
- Jun 2018Series D$38M
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 Patsnap?
- Patsnap has raised $338M in disclosed funding, compared with no disclosed amount for IP Author.
- Do IP Author and Patsnap 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 Patsnap best for?
- Patsnap provides AI patent search, patent drafting, monitoring and IP analytics for R&D and IP teams.
Source: Legal Tech Circle funding data, from public announcements. Updated November 10, 2026.