Stilta, a Stockholm, Sweden-based agentic AI platform for patent litigation, has raised $10.5 million in funding.
Investors
The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Y Combinator and founders and operators from AI companies, including Sana, Legora, OpenAI, Lovable, and Listen Labs.
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs shaping the future through technology. Founded in 2009, the firm manages multiple funds across stages, sectors, and geographies. With more than $90 billion in assets under management, a16z invests in seed- to growth-stage companies across AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, gaming, infrastructure, and companies advancing American dynamism.
Stilta Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to hire engineers, go-to-market staff, and patent experts across Stockholm and New York City, while expanding development of its AI-powered patent intelligence platform.
About Stilta
Stilta is an agentic AI company focused on patent litigation, enforcement, defense, and commercialization. Founded in 2026, the company develops AI agents that analyze patents, scientific publications, and archived web data. Stilta’s platform helps enterprises and IP law firms automate labor-intensive patent workflows, defend against patent assertions, and identify hidden value within intellectual property portfolios. Since launching in early 2026, the company has signed customers and pilot partners, including Roche, Alfa Laval, Maersk, and several of the world’s largest intellectual property firms.
Funding Details
Company: Stilta
Raised: $10.5M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: May 2026
Lead Investor: Andreessen Horowitz
Additional Investors: Y Combinator, founders and operators from Sana, Legora, OpenAI, Lovable, and Listen Labs
Company Website: https://stilta.com/
Software Category: LegalTech / AI Patent Intelligence / Enterprise AI
Source: https://www.stilta.com/news/stilta-raises-10-5m-seed