Tradespace, a San Francisco, CA–based AI-powered IP management platform, has raised $15 million in a Series A round.
Investors
The round was led by AVP, with participation from existing investors Eniac Ventures, Amplo VC, and Scrum Ventures.
AVP is an independent global investment platform focused on high-growth technology companies, ranging from deep tech to tech-enabled businesses, across Europe and North America. The firm manages more than €2.5 billion in assets across four strategies: venture, early growth, growth, and fund of funds. Its multi-stage platform combines global research with local execution to drive investment. Since its establishment in 2016, AVP has invested in more than 60 technology companies.
Tradespace Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to expand its AI-driven IP platform, accelerate adoption by enterprise IP teams, and further streamline patent development workflows from invention harvesting through filing.
About Tradespace
Tradespace is an end-to-end IP Management Platform designed to replace the billable hour with AI automation. By integrating AI into R&D and IP workflows, Tradespace empowers in-house teams to take control of the IP lifecycle from invention disclosure to filingwithout relying on inefficient outside counsel. Tradespace manages over 440,000 patents for over 80 organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and top U.S. research universities. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tradespace serves top universities and Fortune 500s.
Funding Details
Company: Tradespace, Inc.
Raised: $15.0M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: January 2026
Lead Investor: AVP
Additional Investors: Eniac Ventures, Amplo VC, Scrum Ventures
Company Website: https://tradespace.io/
Software Category: AI IP Management / Legal Tech
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