BlueIron

BlueIron, founded in 2015 and based in Loveland, Colorado, specializes in IP-collateralized lending, treating intellectual property (IP) as a valuable business asset. The organization provides loans using patents as collateral, aiming to address the need for honest business advice regarding IP protection and meaningful valuations. BlueIron focuses on IP-backed lending, offering non-dilutive loans for U.S.-based companies with a minimum of $5 million in revenue and issued utility patents. The typical loan range is between $2 million and $50 million, with a funding timeline of 45 to 60 days. Additionally, they provide fractional Chief IP Officer (CIPO) services, which include strategic oversight of IP management, invention evaluation, prosecution direction, and quality oversight. BlueIron also offers patent insurance covering both enforcement and defense.

BlueIron adds value by providing strategic oversight of IP management through fractional Chief IP Officer services, offering patent insurance, and facilitating access to capital through IP-backed loans. The organization aims to help companies leverage their patent portfolios as business assets.