Podqi Secures $3.2 Million to Enhance AI-Driven IP Protection

Podqi Secures $3.2 Million to Enhance AI-Driven IP Protection

Podqi has raised $3.2 million in seed funding led by General Catalyst to advance its AI-powered IP protection platform.

Podqi has raised $3.2 million in seed funding led by General Catalyst, announced in a press release. The funding round also saw participation from Soma Capital, Afore Capital, and strategic angel investors. This investment aims to bolster Podqi's automated platform that transforms how brands protect their digital rights.

In a market where online counterfeiting exceeds $1 trillion and grows by 20% annually, Podqi's platform automates the IP protection process from detection to takedown. It scans millions of potential infringements daily, enabling immediate enforcement at an unprecedented scale.

Trevor West, CEO and co-founder of Podqi, highlighted the challenges brands face as they grow, with counterfeiters increasingly targeting them. Podqi's solution helps brands proactively protect their IP and explore new revenue streams through licensing and enforcement.

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