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Legal Tech Startup Ankar raises Twenty Million Dollars for IP Automation

The Series A funding will support the development of an operating system for patent drafting and prosecution.

Olivia Sharp 1 min read 653 views
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Ankar raised $20 million on Dec. 17 to automate patent creation and management using AI, signaling continued strength in vertical AI startups.

Series A Led by Atomico

Ankar, a London-based startup founded by former Palantir engineers, raised $20 million in a Series A funding round on Wednesday. The round was led by Atomico, with participation from Index Ventures. Ankar is developing an "operating system for innovation," utilizing artificial intelligence to automate the complex lifecycle of intellectual property (IP) and patent management.

Automating the Patent Lifecycle

The platform leverages large language models to handle tasks ranging from novelty assessment and claim drafting to prosecution and portfolio management. By automating these highly structured, text-heavy processes, Ankar aims to reduce the time and …

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