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Stilta raises $10.5M in a seed round led by a16z and YC to enhance automation in patent research and analysis.

PRIVATEMay 19, 2026

Amount Raised

$10.5 Million

Round Type

Seed

SoftwareArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningLegalLegal TechIntellectual Property

Investors

Y CombinatorOpenAILegoraLovableAndreessen Horowitz

Description

Stilta, an AI platform, has secured a $10.5 million seed round to automate patent research. The funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz, aims to streamline the patent process. Other notable investors include Y Combinator and personnel from OpenAI. The platform assists in the research and analysis of intellectual property cases to improve efficiency.

Quick answer

Stilta raised $10.5 Million in a Seed round, dated May 19, 2026. Investors: Y Combinator, OpenAI, Legora, Lovable and Andreessen Horowitz.

How much did Stilta raise?
Stilta raised $10.5 Million in a Seed round on May 19, 2026.
Who invested in Stilta?
Y Combinator, OpenAI, Legora, Lovable and Andreessen Horowitz are named as investors in this round.
What does Stilta do?
Stilta is an AI platform designed to automate the research and analytical work behind intellectual property cases, addressing the labor-intensive processes that slow down patent litigation.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Legal and Legal Tech around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Stilta that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Courtroom raised an undisclosed amount (Pre-Seed) on June 11, 2026.
  • Duely raised $1.3M (Seed) on June 9, 2026.
  • Bayshore raised $8M (Seed) on June 2, 2026.
  • Crimson raised $2.5M (Seed) on May 28, 2026.
  • Jupus raised $15M (Series A) on June 23, 2026.
  • Turbo Law raised $3.8M (Seed) on June 18, 2026.

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Company Information

Company

Stilta

About

Stilta is an AI platform designed to automate the research and analytical work behind intellectual property cases, addressing the labor-intensive processes that slow down patent litigation. Founded by Oskar Block, Tobias Estreen, Petrus Werner, and Oscar Adamsson, Stilta helps users find relevant patents and analyze complex legal documents efficiently. The platform enables lawyers to guide the analysis while providing litigation-grade output. Legal tech is an emerging field that is increasingly integrating AI to enhance traditional practices.

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