RaiseiP
Looking to attract additional funding for your business? Investors want to see the strategy, resources, processes and IP protection that underpin the growth and the returns they expect. Our RaiseiP service makes your business more attractive to investors and prepares you for the intense scrutiny of due diligence.
Why IP Matters When Raising Investment
A brilliant idea is not enough to sustain the interest of investors. They're increasingly focused on intellectual property when evaluating the growth potential of start-ups. IP is not something you can overlook.
Do you have all the IP rights needed to protect your products, processes and future commercial objectives? Investors need to be confident you're ready for the next round of funding to deliver them the return on investment they expect.
Investor due diligence will be much stricter than you've experienced before when raising finance. They'll scrutinise every detail of your plans, searching for flaws. Any weakness could be enough to make them walk away before you can raise the capital needed to scale up.
So, before you expose yourself to that level of scrutiny, your plans need to be watertight. You need a robust, investment-ready IP strategy that complements your business plan.
Investor-Ready IP: How RaiseiP Can Help
It's all about attention to detail. RaiseiP can make sure you're prepared for the intense scrutiny your start-up will be under.
From early-stage IP support for raising investment to finalising your strategy, you'll have all the tools you need to present a professional and persuasive pitch.
And with legal back-up from an expert attorney, investors will feel reassured that there are no outstanding IP-related issues that could affect their investment.
Here's How RaiseiP Works:
We work closely with you, going through every detail of your business to build a compelling case to put to investors.
During our audit of your business, we'll:
- Make sure your IP portfolio aligns with your business strategy and growth plans.
- Help you present key information in an easily accessible format, including creating an internal data room.
- Identify any weaknesses or risks and fix them before they become obstacles to investment.
- Stress-test your pitch so you can present it to potential investors with complete confidence.
- Align your sales and IP filing strategies, updating your current commercial agreements if necessary.
- Refocus your overall business strategy if it's veered off course.
- Finalise the plan that will support the growth you're pledging to investors.
- Set out the best way to implement your growth plan after investment, including working with third parties.
Once we have a clear picture of your business, we'll provide IP recommendations based on our findings to help you secure the funding you need to take the next step.
FAQs About IP Strategy for Start-Ups
Why is IP important when raising investment?
IP can help you maximise how attractive your business is to a potential investor. They’ll want to see that you have a long-term strategy in place to protect your assets and that you’ve identified all possible IP risks relating.
When should I think about IP in the funding process?
You should outline an IP strategy before seeking investment and make it more robust throughout the business lifecycle. It’s also essential to keep your IP portfolio under review to maintain your IP readiness for investment.
Do I need patents to raise investment?
Patents can make your start-up more attractive to potential investors, although they’re not always necessary to secure funding. Patents safeguard your IP, which reassures investors that your innovation is legally protected from competitors.
What is IP due diligence?
The goal of IP due diligence to uncover the true value of a start up’s IP portfolio as well as any potential risks. The audit should be carried out with a commercial focus and include everything from the company’s ideas and business plans to its products and people.
