Intellectual Property

as a growth lever for fundraising
(#NoIPNoDeal)

For over 15 years, ICOSA has supported high-growth companies, initially in Health and Life Sciences, and now also in Tech, Cosmetics, Agri-Food, and Environmental sectors. Our mission: align your Intellectual Property (IP) strategy with your short- and mid-term investment goals.

At the intersection of innovation, IP asset valuation, and financing, we have developed unique expertise in France and Belgium.

What makes us different?
We are not just patent attorneys, we are strategic IP advisors. We don’t just draft patents, we turn them into business-ready, investor-friendly strategic assets.

We speak investor:

translating IP into value

IP is often misunderstood or undervalued during fundraising, but for investors, a strong IP portfolio and clear IP strategy can be a decisive advantage.

At ICOSA, we live by “No IP, No Deal.”

We serve as the link between technology,
legal strategy, and growth :

Before fundraising: We structure your IP to align with business goals.

During due diligence: We prepare clear, defensible documentation.

With investors directly: We pitch your IP strategy in investor language.

During Q&A: We respond to investor concerns with clarity and precision.

This hands-on support builds trust, boosts clarity, and adds credibility.

We pitch your IP,

not just prepare it

A key differentiator :
we don’t leave you alone to explain your IP strategy.

We actively join pitch meetings, investor Q&As, and technical briefings.

As IP attorneys, we present your IP strategy in investor language.

We convert complex IP concepts into concrete value propositions.

We demonstrate how your IP strengthens market position, boosts valuation, and supports scalable growth.

We anticipate investor objections and deliver clear, compelling answers.

Life Sciences focus,

and beyond

Our core expertise lies in Health and Life Sciences:
Pharma, Biotech, Medtech, E-Health, Diagnostics, Connected Health, TechBio.

We understand the IP logic, regulatory cycles, and investor expectations in these fields.

We also apply our expertise across
high-impact innovation sectors :

Cosmetics (Protecting advanced formulations and devices)

Agri-food & sustainable agriculture (Including nutrition & foodtech)

Environment & Cleantech (IP as a differentiator and valuation driver)

Tech (AI, software, sport tech, wellness, and more)

A network

of tech-savvy Investors

We work closely with a global network of investors who value deep tech and IP.

We know what they’re looking for, and how to communicate your strengths. We help you make a strong impression from the first pitch.

We deliver clear, structured IP materials :

  • IP asset maps
  • Business-aligned IP roadmaps
  • Geographic protection plans
  • Risk and defensibility assessments

We champion French and Belgian

innovation on the global stage

Alongside with French and Belgian delegations with Business France and the Walloon Export and Foreign Investment Agency (AWEX), and Flanders Investment and Trade (FIT), we represent the French and Belgian innovation ecosystems at international health and tech events.

We help
clients :

Gain international visibility

Connect with foreign investors during trade missions

Promote a reputation for scientific and strategic excellence

Proven

Results

Hundreds of successful fundraising projects supported

Hundreds of millions of euros raised by our clients over the past 3 years

Startups scaling to mid-sized companies with IP as a foundation

Want to win over investors ?

Make your IP your superpower

If you are an innovative company with strong tech assets, IP is your key to investor confidence. But it must be clearly articulated, protected, and strategically positioned.

That’s where we come in.
Let us help you turn your intellectual property into a powerful lever for growth, funding, and credibility.