Ideaship invests in US startups, fortifying valuations through strategic patent strategies and potential financial backing.
Location
Portland, OR, US
Founded
2017
Ideaship is an investment firm focused on early-stage US startups, particularly those with novel inventions and promising investment prospects. The firm provides initial investments through deep patent strategy and filing work, with the potential for follow-on financial investments. Ideaship typically invests in pre-seed, seed, and occasionally Series A rounds, helping startups fortify their valuations through strategic intellectual property development.
Notable portfolio companies include Native Voice, Empathy Rocks, and Clickvoyant. Key partners and decision-makers at Ideaship bring extensive experience in patent strategy and startup mentorship. The firm offers unique value-add services such as access to top-tier patent attorneys, mentorship, investor connections, and strategic counsel, which are crucial for early-stage startups aiming to secure their intellectual property and attract further investment.
Ideaship - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies43
Current Portfolio Count40
Top Investment Stages
Seed28 (68.3%)
Pre-Seed9 (22.0%)
Angel2 (4.9%)
Series A2 (4.9%)
Stage Mix
Seed 68%Pre-Seed 22%Angel 5%Series A 5%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
