Apply · Reserve Allocation

Keep a small
slot for us -
reserve it now.

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.

Before You Apply

Are we the
right fit?

For capital co-investment, you need all of the following. Check quickly before filling out the form.

Something genuinely novel and patentable in your core technology
A top-tier lead investor committed or in active diligence
Bay Area presence - incorporated or team based there
Pre-seed, seed, or Series A stage

If you meet 3 out of 4, still apply and note it. Full criteria →

What Happens Next
01

We review your application

We read every application ourselves. You'll hear back from a person within 3 business days.

Within 3 days
02

IP 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 3–7
03

Investment 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 7–14
04

Close and IP kickoff

We wire capital and immediately schedule the IP strategy kickoff - patent audit, provisional filing target, and trademark clearance search.

Days 14–30
Services Only

Need 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.

Company
The Technology

This is the most important question. Be specific about the technical innovation, not the market opportunity.

The Round

If the round isn't anchored yet, note where you are in the process.

Location & Other

We respond to every application within 3 business days. Your information is kept confidential and will not be shared without consent. This is not a solicitation for investment. Nothing here constitutes legal or financial advice.

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.

Common Questions

What founders
typically ask us.