Podqi
Monitoring, takedown, and retroactive compensation. One automated platform for IP infringement.
Podqi
Monitoring, takedown, and retroactive compensation. One automated platform for IP infringement.
TL;DR
What they do: AI-powered platform that monitors online IP/brand infringements, prioritizes risk, and automates takedowns and enforcement workflows
HQ: San Francisco, California, United States
Founders / leadership: Trevor West (CEO & co‑founder), Ivan Esmeral (co‑founder), Jesse Xu (co‑founder)
Founded / launch: Launched around March 2024
Team size: Approximately 6 employees
Funding: $3.2M seed (announced Mar 11, 2025) — led by General Catalyst; participants include Soma Capital and Afore Capital
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Company Overview
Problem Domain
Online IP infringement and brand protection (detection, prioritization, takedown, and enforcement).
Founded
2024
Industry
Software Development
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
$3.2M
Participants include Soma Capital, Afore Capital, and strategic angel investors
Investor Signal
“Seed led by General Catalyst with participation from Soma Capital and Afore Capital”