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Anaqua is a Boston, Massachusetts-based provider of intellectual asset (IA) management and software and services.[1][2][3][4][5] Anaqua’s Enterprise IAM software and services supports the IA lifecycle from idea to monetization for all IA categories, including inventions, patents, trade secrets, brands, and trademarks.[6][7][8][9][10] Anaqua Express is designed for smaller IP teams.[9][10] Anaqua Element is a cloud-based software service for IP professionals managing small portfolios.[6][9] Anaqua Essential helps law firms manage intellectual assets on behalf of clients.[10][11][12]
History
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Anaqua was formed in 2004 with initial investment by Paul DiGiammarino as its founding CEO and additional funding provided by Beacon Equity Partners in 2005 and 2006.[citation needed] In 2010, Anaqua merged with SGA2, an ISO 9000-certified supplier of global patent annuity and trademark renewal services.[10][13] In 2013, Beacon Equity Partners sold Anaqua to Insight Venture Partners.[3][4][6][14][15]
Priya Iyer joined Anaqua as the chief operating officer in 2005, and became CEO in 2008.[16][17][18]
Anaqua merged with Lecorpio, LLC, announced on July 25, 2017.[19]
References
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- ^ "IP, Veteran, Ralph Schroeder, Joins Anaqua Management Team". 2007-02-15. Archived from the original on 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2013-10-07.
- ^ Marie Cabural (24 July 2013). "Beacon Equity Sells Anaqua to Insight Venture". Value Walk. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
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- ^ "Anaqua sold off to Insight Venture Partners". Venture Capital Post. 2013-07-22. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
- ^ Jonathan Shieber (2013-07-17). "Anaqua Lands $100M From Insight Venture Partners". Retrieved 2013-09-27.
- ^ "Meet alumni". MIT Sloan Management. Archived from the original on 2015-12-10. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
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- ^ Anaqua (2017-07-21). "Anaqua and Lecorpio Merge to Create Next Generation IP Software and Services Company". Anaqua. Retrieved 2017-07-28.