intellectual property

Face Off: Evaluating Insured Technology Financing vs. Venture Debt

Given recent events impacting the technology sector and correlated financing, questions are understandably being raised regarding technology banking and venture debt, while many companies have begun exploring viable alternatives.  What’s Happening?  Banks, especially those with technology banking practices, have historically been a leading provider of loans to startups and growing technology companies. One such bank, …

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Insured Technology Financing Can Fill the Hole Left by Now Diminished Banking Options

Growing technology companies have historically had limited options for debt financing, but following recent events, those options have not only further decreased, they’ve become significantly less favorable. The low-cost lender in the venture space, which had dominated a large portion of the market and maintained relationships with more than 50% of all venture-backed companies in the U.S., …

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2022: PIUS’ Year in Review

As we say goodbye to 2022 and welcome the new year with all it has to offer, I look back with gratitude for yet another year of record growth.

PIUS acquired by Gallagher

A note from PIUS’ CEO Joe Agiato I am thrilled to share that PIUS, the innovator in intellectual property financing, has been acquired by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a leading global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm. As a Gallagher company, PIUS will have access to significant additional resources, allowing us to scale at a greater pace.  …

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5 Things to Consider in a Technology Bubble

Many technologies undergoing rapid development can be considered “cutting-edge” technologies, meaning they are either the most advanced in a particular field, or they are pushing the boundaries of knowledge and information. Sometimes, the excitement and fervor over cutting-edge technologies can cause technology bubbles, which refers to the distinct and unsustainable market rise due to increased speculation in …

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Types of Intangible Assets

With the rise of technology companies beginning in the 1990’s, businesses look less and less “traditional,” with intangible assets overtaking tangible assets in both quantity and value.

5 Things We Examine in a Technology Assessment 

When evaluating a company’s intellectual property, we consider credit, technology, and other intangible value. These are five areas we typically consider when conducting a technology assessment.