Tangibly Announces Strategic Investment from SIM IP
At Tangibly, our mission has always been clear: to empower companies to protect their most valuable innovations. We developed the market-leading trade secret management platform because we saw a critical need for a systematic, modern approach to identifying and managing the intellectual property that drives competitive advantage. Today, we are thrilled to announce a defining moment in our journey: a strategic investment from SIM IP, a firm led by the globally recognized leader in IP monetization, Erich Spangenberg.
This investment is more than just capital. By collaborating with SIM IP, we will address our customers’ biggest challenges in enforcing their rights. Trade secrets have never been more at risk due to the emergence of generative AI and increased employee mobility. We are witnessing a surge in trade secret theft and litigation, a trend that underscores the urgency of the problem. Major court battles are being fought over the theft of proprietary information, with companies fighting to reclaim their stolen innovations. This new reality demands a new approach, one that provides a clear path to enforcement.
Enforcement in Action
The unfortunate truth is that the system has been stacked against the innovator for far too long. We speak every day with companies who have experienced devastating trade secret theft. They have poured their resources, creativity, and years of hard work into developing groundbreaking technology, only to see it walk out the door. When they look for recourse, they are confronted by a harsh reality: the defendants are often much larger, better-funded corporations with virtually unlimited litigation budgets.
These smaller, undercapitalized companies are the engines of our economy, yet they are the most vulnerable. They have the law on their side, but they lack the resources to enforce their rights. This void in the market leaves many rightful owners of intellectual property with nowhere to turn. Their innovations are left unprotected, and their attackers are unaccountable.
Erich’s distinctive track record in IP monetization and enforcement brings the critical missing piece to the puzzle. Together, we will collaborate to provide a comprehensive solution that empowers companies not only to organize and protect their intellectual property assets but also to confidently enforce their rights when those assets are threatened. This partnership means
that for the first time, companies of all sizes will have a true ally in the fight to protect their most valuable secrets. We could not be more excited for what lies ahead.
As David Kutcher, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Structured Products at SIM IP, said:
“We are investing in Tangibly because we see both the vision and execution to bring order to trade secret management and transform it into real protection. Together, we’re creating a powerful ally for companies of all sizes, ensuring they have the backing to enforce their most valuable assets globally. SIM IP will continue to make investments in companies we believe are critical to the IP ecosystem.”
Tangibly is building the future of trade secret protection and enforcement. Reach out to explore how we can work together.
