What Piece Future does

Piece Future is a Singapore-headquartered intellectual property bank that operates across London, Shanghai, and Tokyo, serving IP-rich corporations, institutions, SMEs, and startups in 25+ countries. The firm is structured around four solution pillars: (1) IPHatch®, an event-driven patent marketplace that transfers dormant patents from MNCs and universities to startups at no cost; (2) IP Wealth Management, which encompasses strategic IP advisory, the proprietary VALUATION360°® valuation methodology, and customized training; (3) Funds & Assets Management, which covers IP transactions (sales and licensing), investment advisory, and Triple Bottom Line advisory; and (4) an undisclosed forthcoming solution. The platform combines a marketplace architecture (IPHatch) with high-touch advisory modules (valuation, strategy, transactions) to convert underutilized corporate and academic IP into monetized assets or startup-ready technology.

The business model spans three revenue streams: licensing and royalty-based monetization (the firm facilitates transactions that generate fees or carry on IP deals), managed/capital advisory services (exclusive venture funds and strategic partnerships providing funding access for IP-rich companies), and professional services investment advisory. Go-to-market is hybrid: an enterprise field-sales motion through local experts in four regional offices, layered with event-driven IPHatch competitions that build a two-sided pipeline of corporate IP suppliers and startup IP consumers. To date, the firm reports 100+ IP portfolios monetized, $500M in facilitated IP-driven investment volume, 100+ startups enabled through IPHatch, and a 95% client satisfaction rate. Key corporate IP-supply partners include Panasonic and NEC Corporation, and the Board of Advisors was strengthened in November 2024 by David J. Kappos, former USPTO Director. The firm is privately held with 11–50 employees and no disclosed revenue, funding rounds, or investor base.

Name

Piece Future

Legal name

Piece Future

Website

https://piecefuture.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Piece Future is a Singapore-headquartered intellectual property bank serving IP-rich corporations, SMEs, universities, and startups across 25+ countries via its IPHatch patent marketplace and advisory, valuation, and funds management services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Property Banking Services

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Patent Owners & Lessors (6794)

akta.pro primary industry

IP Licensing, Transactions & Technology Transfer (BPAHAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

IP Valuation, Damages & Royalty Analysis (BPAHAMAH), Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management (BPAHAMAA), IP Due Diligence & Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Analysis (BPAHAMAG), IP Management, Patents & Trademark Software (BPAEAPAN)

Keywords

• Intellectual property banking
• Patent licensing services
• IP valuation advisory
• IP asset management
• Capital advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. IP Monetization: Revenue generated through licensing, sales, and strategic partnerships. Piece Future helps monetize IP portfolios through transactions that maximize revenue potential by connecting clients with the right partners and structuring effective deals.
2. Capital Advisory Services: Exclusive venture funds and strategic partnerships providing access to privileged funding sources for IP-rich companies. Tailored financial solutions help leverage IP assets to secure growth capital.
3. Investment Advisory: Strategic guidance on investments to enhance portfolio value and impact. This includes identifying high-return opportunities and diversifying assets for sustainable financial growth.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Piece Future operates as an intellectual property bank offering four solution pillars: IPHatch (a patent transfer marketplace moving dormant patents from MNCs and universities to startups), IP Wealth Management (strategy advisory, VALUATION360° valuation, and customized training), Funds & Assets Management (transactions, strategic investments, and Triple Bottom Line advisory), and an upcoming solution. The firm monetizes IP portfolios through licensing, sales, and strategic partnerships, while providing capital advisory services to IP-rich companies.

Product overview

Piece Future is an Asia-headquartered Intellectual Property Bank that operates a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings include IPHatch® (patent marketplace connecting startups with unused patents from MNCs and universities), IP Wealth Management (advisory, valuation, and training services), and Funds & Assets Management (transactions, investments, and sustainability advisory). Together, these solutions enable IP monetization, strategic portfolio management, and capital advisory for IP-rich companies, startups, and institutions worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IPHatch: Using patents to bridge the best start-ups and the world's largest MNCs.
• VALUATION360°

Products and services

• IPHatch

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 startups have leveraged dormant patents through IPHatch
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PanasoniccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Panasonic provides intellectual property assets to the IPHatch program, enabling startups to access and license ready-to-use patents. This partnership supports the growth of innovative startups by providing validated technology portfolios from a major electronics corporation.
• NEC CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024NEC Corporation transfers patent ownership to support U.S. startups through the IPHatch program. The partnership aims to support startup growth and solve social issues through utilization of dormant patents. NEC is actively working to transfer and utilize its patents to benefit the innovation ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ocean Tomo: Ocean Tomo is a Chicago-based IP advisory, valuation, and brokerage firm offering IP valuation, licensing transactions, and patent sales. It is the most directly comparable pure-play IP bank to Piece Future's advisory and monetization offerings.
• IPValue Management (Allium IP): IPValue Management / Allium IP monetizes patent portfolios on behalf of large technology companies, running structured licensing and assertion programs. Directly comparable to Piece Future's IP monetization and licensing transaction capabilities.
• RPX Corporation: RPX acquires patents to mitigate NPE risk for operating companies and runs a marketplace for patent transactions. Comparable in that it is a transaction-focused IP intermediation platform, though oriented toward defensive patent acquisition.
• M-CAM: M-CAM provides IP valuation, intelligence, and due diligence for IP-rich corporates and financial institutions. Closely matches Piece Future's valuation advisory and IP due diligence functions.

Broad incumbents

• Aon (IP Valuation & Risk): Aon's IP solutions practice offers valuation and risk advisory as part of its broader insurance and risk services platform. Overlaps with Piece Future's VALUATION360° but Aon is far larger and diversified.
• Kroll (formerly Duff & Phelps): Kroll provides IP valuation, damages analysis, and transaction opinions as part of a broader financial advisory and risk consulting practice. Comparable on valuation methodology, though part of a much wider services portfolio.

Emerging players

• 284 Partners: 284 Partners is a boutique IP strategy and licensing advisory firm serving technology and life sciences companies. Comparable as a smaller, specialized IP advisory competing for similar corporate mandates.
• MarqVision: MarqVision uses AI for brand and IP protection, including marketplace monitoring and anti-counterfeit enforcement. Overlaps with Piece Future's IP monetization mandate but focuses on a different enforcement-oriented use case.

Others

• Anaqua: Anaqua provides IP management software for patents, trademarks, and portfolios. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, as it is a technology vendor to IP teams rather than an advisory/broker like Piece Future.
• Clarivate: Clarivate owns patent data and analytics platforms (Derwent, PatentSight) and IP management software via CPA Global. Adjacent ecosystem player providing data infrastructure underpinning IP valuation and transactions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/piecefuture_ip
• Facebookfacebook.com/piecefuture
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/piecefuture
• Instagraminstagram.com/piecefuture/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments2 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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