Podqi
San Francisco, US · 11 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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Podqi offers an AI-based brand protection platform that detects intellectual property infringements such as counterfeit listings, stolen imagery, and impersonation, then automates takedowns across marketplaces, social media, and websites. It serves brand owners, D2C companies, entertainment and creative businesses, and law firms handling enforcement.
Founders & leadership
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Ivan EsmeralinFounder, CPOIvan Esmeral is the founder of Podqi, an AI-native platform for brand and intellectual property protection that detects infringements, automates takedowns, and tracks recovered revenue across online marketplaces and platforms.
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Trevor WestinCo-Founder & CEO
Investors · 3
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$3.2M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
- $3.2MSeedMar 2025 · 3 sources
General Catalyst (lead)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Podqi do?
- Podqi offers an AI-based brand protection platform that detects intellectual property infringements such as counterfeit listings, stolen imagery, and impersonation, then automates takedowns across marketplaces, social media, and websites. It serves brand owners, D2C companies, entertainment and creative businesses, and law firms handling enforcement.
- Who founded Podqi?
- Podqi was founded by Ivan Esmeral, Jesse Xu, Trevor West.
- Who are Podqi's investors?
- Podqi's investors include Afore Capital, General Catalyst, Soma Capital.
- How much funding has Podqi raised?
- Podqi has disclosed $3.2M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Podqi headquartered?
- Podqi is headquartered in San Francisco, US.