IP Backed Financing
We arrange capital secured by intellectual property. Structures include patent backed loans, trademark and brand financing, software and data IP credit lines, catalog and royalty financing for music and film, and portfolio securitizations. Facilities are underwritten on valuation, legal standing, and cash flow durability. Full KYC, AML, sanctions, and lien searches apply.
Why Companies Use IP Backed Financing
Unlock Non-Dilutive Capital
Borrow against patents, trademarks, software, and royalties without issuing equity. Use proceeds for R&D, growth, or acquisitions.
Monetize Predictable Royalties
Turn licensing and distribution income into upfront cash through term loans, revenue based facilities, or securitization notes.
Extend Runway
Use IP collateral to lengthen cash runway when asset coverage exists but traditional collateral is thin.
IP Financing Product Suite
Patent Backed Loans
Term loans secured by issued patents and families. Advance rates link to valuation, enforceability, and remaining life.
Trademark And Brand Financing
Facilities against brand value and registered marks supported by sales history and market share data.
Software And Data IP Credit
Loans secured by software IP, proprietary datasets, and support contracts. Useful for SaaS and platform businesses with sticky revenue.
Royalty And Catalog Financing
Music, film, gaming, and publishing catalogs financed on historical royalty curves and platform distribution reports.
Purchase Order And LC Support
Use IP as part of the security package with letters of credit or PO financing for product runs and inventory builds.
Securitization Of IP Cash Flows
Pool predictable royalties and license fees into SPVs for term financing. Tranching and insurance can improve pricing.
Eligible IP And Borrower Profiles
Technology And Life Sciences
Issued patents, families with active prosecution, FDA or CE backed pathways, and defensive publications with proven licensing.
Software, Gaming, And Data
Copyrighted code, APIs, proprietary datasets, and contracts with low churn and clear IP ownership.
Media And Brands
Registered trademarks, music and film catalogs, publishing rights, and consumer brands with audited sales.
How IP Backed Financing Works
1
Screening And Route
We review ownership, registrations, encumbrances, dispute history, revenue sources, and jurisdiction. We set the bank, fund, or insurer route based on tenor and risk.
2
Valuation And Advance Rate
Independent IP valuation and royalty analysis determine advance rates. We map legal enforceability, remaining life, and diversification to size the facility.
3
Term Sheet And Security
We negotiate pricing, covenants, amortization, and security. Security includes registered liens over IP, revenue assignments, and cash control accounts where needed.
4
Documentation And Closing
We finalize loan agreements, security filings, royalty notices, and intercreditor terms. Funds are released after registrations and conditions precedent are met.
Capital And Security Expectations
Advance Rates
20 to 60 percent of appraised IP value. Royalty backed lines can size to 2.0 to 4.0 times net recurring royalties with cash sweeps.
Security Package
Registered liens over IP, royalty and license assignments, DCF cash traps, and SPV ownership of IP for securitizations where appropriate.
Covenants
Maintenance of registrations, defense of claims, minimum royalty cover, consent for dispositions, and reporting of license agreements.
Pricing Bands And Typical Terms
- Patent Or Software Term Loans.
SOFR plus 500 to 900 bps or fixed 12 to 18 percent per year in private credit markets based on risk and life.
- Royalty And Catalog Facilities.
Advance 2.0 to 4.0 times annual net royalties with cash sweep and step downs. Tenor 3 to 7 years.
- Trademark And Brand Facilities.
SOFR plus 400 to 800 bps with brand valuation refresh and sales based covenants.
- Securitization.
Senior tranches can price tighter where portfolios are diversified and insured. Setup costs are higher and suit larger pools.
- Fees.
Engagement retainer and success fee at funding. Third party valuation, legal, and filing costs billed at cost.
Documentation We Prepare
IP And Legal
- Ownership chain, registrations, and docket reports
- Freedom to operate and litigation checks
- Security filings and lien searches
- License and royalty assignment notices
Finance And Controls
- Loan agreements and covenants
- Cash control and waterfall mechanics
- Intercreditor and SPV documents where used
- Reporting packs and audit rights
Use Cases Across IP Backed And Royalty Financing
We work with technology companies, software platforms, media owners, and consumer brands to deliver intellectual property financing that fits growth plans. Typical mandates include patent backed loans during commercialization, trademark financing for rollouts, software IP working capital, and music catalog or film IP financing using historical royalty streams. Where scale and diversification allow, we structure securitization programs to compress pricing and extend tenor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is IP value determined for lending?
Independent valuation looks at legal strength, comparable transactions, licensing potential, and cash flow durability. Advance rates reflect these factors and remaining life.
Can start-ups access IP backed financing?
Yes where IP is clear, enforceable, and paired with revenue or executed licenses. Pure early stage may need sponsor support or staged facilities.
What jurisdictions are supported?
Major IP offices in North America, Europe, and selected markets. Cross border deals require filings in each relevant registry and enforceable choice of law.
What if there is existing debt?
We can intercreditor with existing lenders or carve out IP into an SPV. Priority and cash waterfall are negotiated to protect all parties.
Request An IP Backed Financing Term Sheet
Share your IP summary, revenue sources, registrations, and target amount. We will respond with route, advance rate guidance, and documentation steps.
Start Your IP Financing Mandate
Financely is an arranger and underwriter. We are not a lender. Services are best efforts and subject to due diligence, KYC and AML, sanctions screening, third party valuation, legal filing, and lender approval. Nothing here is a commitment to lend or guarantee.