Podqi, an automated IP protection platform, raised $3.2 million in seed funding led by General Catalyst. The funding will help address the challenges of IP protection in the digital age.
Mar 13, 2025•6 months ago
Amount Raised
$3.2 Million
Round Type
seed
Investors
Afore CapitalSoma CapitalGeneral Catalyst
Description
Podqi, an automated IP protection platform transforming how brands defend their digital rights, announced it has raised $3.2 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by General Catalyst, with participation from Soma Capital, Afore Capital, and strategic angel investors. Podqi is prepared to address the rapidly evolving challenges of IP protection in the digital age. The platform automates the whole IP protection process from detection to takedown, scanning millions of potential infringements daily.
Funding Insights
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