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The application takes under 10 minutes. If you're a fit, we schedule a 30-minute IP screening call within the week and move at your lead's pace. No deck required upfront. $50K–$200K co-invest at pre-seed, seed, or Series A.
Are we the
right fit?
For capital co-investment, you need all of the following. Check quickly before filling out the form.
If you meet 3 out of 4, still apply and note it. Full criteria →
We review your application
We read every application ourselves. You'll hear back from a person within 3 business days.
Within 3 daysIP screening call (30 min)
A 30-minute call with our patent team. We'll ask about your core technology and what's novel. No prep needed - just explain what you built.
Days 3–7Investment decision
If we're proceeding, you'll receive a term sheet within one week of the screening call. We work on standard SAFE or priced-round terms.
Days 7–14Close and IP kickoff
We wire capital and immediately schedule the IP strategy kickoff - patent audit, provisional filing target, and trademark clearance search.
Days 14–30Need IP without capital?
Patent and trademark services are available to any company globally - no capital investment required, no Bay Area requirement.
services@patentvc.com →Apply for Co-Investment
Under 10 minutes. We follow up within 3 business days.
Direct to Raj · Founder
Prefer to skip the form? Email raj@patentvc.com - include your company, lead investor, and what's technically novel. Raj personally reads every request from a Bay Area founder with a committed lead.