Unparalleled flexibility.
We offer a broad range of deal types. 

Access to capital empowers inventors and patent holders to maximize the value of their inventions and choose the best possible legal counsel.

It also levels the playing field, preventing well-funded infringers from overpowering individual inventors or smaller entities.

In the case of larger corporations, our capital and expertise allows them to allocate their capital and human resources to growing and running their businesses rather than spending on litigation. In many cases, companies are able to use our financing to turn their patent portfolios from a cost center to a profit center.

Whether our funding involves loans, equity, the acquisition of companies or intellectual property, or third-party funding, our flexible approach and deep experience with intellectual property investments sets us apart. 

Patent Acquisitions

We acquire patent portfolios from organizations of all sizes - from large corporations to small businesses - as well as from individual inventors. Upon completion of the acquisition, we invest both our financial resources and our specialized expertise to maximize the results of the monetization efforts. While we can structure these acquisitions in a number of different ways, typically the patent owner receives cash upon closing and also shares in the backend proceeds of the monetization efforts. This approach allows patent holders to realize immediate value while also benefiting from potential long-term returns.

Law Firm Financing

We offer portfolio financing to law firms, enabling them to take on contingency work while also maintaining stable cash flow. Our financing typically encompasses several patent litigation campaigns within a law firm’s portfolio. Our funds can be used for fees and costs associated with the litigations. The law firm is able to offer full contingency fee arrangements, allowing it to attract a broader set of potential clients. Additionally, we often refer new clients to our partner law firms, further enhancing their business opportunities.

Litigation Funding

We provide non-recourse funding to patent owners that can be used for fees and costs associated with patent litigation. This allows the claimants to mitigate risk while allowing them to choose the best legal counsel. If the patent owner is successful, we share in the success. If the patent owner is unsuccessful, we have no further recourse.

Patent-Based Lending

We lend money to patent owners, collateralized by their patent portfolios.

Hybrid or Tailored Solutions

The most important factor in any of our investments is meeting our client’s needs. We are unique in our ability to craft deal structures that may incorporate a variety of approaches for a tailored solution.

  • Each investment we make is completely bespoke to fit the needs of the patent owner or law firm receiving our funding. We will work with you to create a customized investment strategy that perfectly aligns with your specific needs and goals.

  • We focus solely on IP, and our experience and results are best-in-class. Our team has decades of relevant experience and brings unmatched knowledge in:

    • IP Valuation

    • Damages Assessment

    • Deal Structuring

    • Direct access to decision-makers 

  • We understand the time-sensitive nature of IP opportunities. That’s why we typically deploy $10 million to $50 million or more with the ability to scale up for larger opportunities, ensuring you can act swiftly when it matters most. Our significant committed capital allows us to move quickly, and we have the appetite and resources to fund large-scale monetization efforts. 

  • As a boutique firm, we offer:

    • Direct access to decision-makers

    • A streamlined process for faster deal execution 

    • Personalized attention throughout the investment lifecycle

  • Our team has successfully closed deals across various industries, demonstrating our ability to deliver results in complex IP landscapes. With decades of transactional and investment experience, our growing team has underwritten, executed, managed, and exited hundreds of IP-related investments and transactions involving billions in invested capital.

Let’s Work Together

Partner with West U Capital to turn your IP into a strategic asset and achieve financial success. Our flexible investment solutions and deep expertise are the keys to maximizing the full value of your intellectual property assets. Contact us today to see how we can partner together.