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Spinout / New VentureSeptember 23, 2026· Confirmed

Fearn Launches AI-Native Patent Prosecution Firm, Raises $5.5M

Fearn
Scale
$5.5M raise from Kindred Ventures, a16z Speedrun, Designer Fund and Essence VC.
Significance
Medium
Confidence
Confirmed

Fearn, a new AI-focused patent prosecution firm for startups, launched combining ex-BigLaw patent attorneys with in-house AI models for faster, fixed-fee patent drafting. Quote: "If AI makes the work faster, the client should feel that in the turnaround time and the bill... Our goal is to give startups the quality of a top patent practice with a speed, price and level of visibility that the traditional model was never designed to offer." — Han Kim, Co-Founder/CEO, Fearn.

Scale / Terms
$5.5M raise from Kindred Ventures, a16z Speedrun, Designer Fund and Essence VC.
Significance
Medium
Source type
Trade Press
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