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Tradespace
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Tradespace offers an AI-powered platform for intellectual property management, helping corporate and institutional IP teams organize their patent portfolios and identify commercialization and market opportunities. It serves companies, universities, and research institutions seeking to unlock strategic value from their IP.
Founders & leadership
Investors · 9
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Also in the syndicate · 2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$19M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2023–2026
- $15MSeries AJan 2026 · 2 sources
AVP (lead), Amplo VC, Eniac Ventures, Scrum Ventures
Source ↗ - $4MSeedNov 2023 · 3 sources
Eniac Ventures (lead), Abstract Ventures, Amplo VC, Scrum Ventures
Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Related companies · 5
Companies working in the same space as Tradespace.
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 2023 | $200K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $50K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Tradespace do?
- Tradespace offers an AI-powered platform for intellectual property management, helping corporate and institutional IP teams organize their patent portfolios and identify commercialization and market opportunities. It serves companies, universities, and research institutions seeking to unlock strategic value from their IP.
- Who founded Tradespace?
- Tradespace was founded by Alec Sorensen, Kapil.
- Who are Tradespace's investors?
- Tradespace's investors include 500 Global, Abstract Ventures, ACADEMY INVESTOR, AIN Ventures, Eniac Ventures, Scrum Ventures, Hike Ventures.
- How much funding has Tradespace raised?
- Tradespace has disclosed $19M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.