Anaqua (company)

Anaqua is a Boston, Massachusetts-based provider of intellectual asset (IA) management and software and services. 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. Anaqua Express is designed for smaller IP teams. Anaqua Element is a cloud-based software service for IP professionals managing small portfolios. Anaqua Essential helps law firms manage intellectual assets on behalf of clients.

History
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. In 2010, Anaqua merged with SGA2, an ISO 9000-certified supplier of global patent annuity and trademark renewal services. In 2013, Beacon Equity Partners sold Anaqua to Insight Venture Partners.

Priya Iyer joined Anaqua as the chief operating officer in 2005, and became CEO in 2008.

Anaqua merged with Lecorpio, LLC, announced on July 25, 2017.