Case studies
David vs. Tech Goliath
Claim Volume: €18 million
Case Description: A software startup discovered that a global tech giant had copied their patented AI algorithm without licensing.
Actions Taken: Avyana Litigation Funding financed a full intellectual property lawsuit across two jurisdictions, engaged patent litigators, and secured expert witness support.
Result: After 14 months of litigation pressure, the tech giant agreed to a €14 million settlement plus full licensing rights for future use.
The Unpaid Supplier
Claim Volume: €2.5 million
Case Description: A supplier delivered critical components for a major industrial project. The multinational client refused to pay, citing unfounded contractual issues.
Actions Taken: We funded the supplier’s commercial litigation claim, including forensic contract analysis and immediate interim relief measures.
Result: Full payment of €2.5 million plus late payment penalties and €300,000 in legal costs awarded.
The Construction Dispute
Claim Volume: €11 million
Case Description: A construction firm completed a large infrastructure project but was denied final milestone payments based on fabricated “defect” claims.
Actions Taken: Avyana financed arbitration proceedings, technical engineering expert reports, and aggressive interim measures to block the client’s certifications.
Result: Arbitration awarded €9.2 million plus interest; post-award enforcement ensured full recovery.
Defending a Shareholder’s Rights
Claim Volume: €7.5 million
Case Description: A minority shareholder was unlawfully denied board access and dividends in a profitable logistics firm.
Actions Taken: We financed urgent corporate litigation, sought an interim injunction, and secured forensic accounting to document the withheld profits.
Result: Full reinstatement of shareholder rights, €6 million damages awarded, and legal costs fully reimbursed.
Wrongful Termination – Senior Executive
Claim Volume: €3 million
Case Description: A C-level executive was terminated without cause after a company acquisition and denied stock option rights.
Actions Taken: Avyana financed wrongful termination and compensation claims, secured interim freezing orders on disputed shares, and launched PR pressure.
Result: €2.8 million settlement and full payment of owed stock option value.
International Trade Breach
Claim Volume: €12 million
Case Description: A food exporter had €12 million worth of goods seized unlawfully by a distributor in the GCC region.
Actions Taken: We funded cross-border legal teams in two countries, coordinated seizure reversals, and pursued damages for international trade breaches.
Result: Recovered goods released, €10 million settlement secured against the distributor.
Medical Innovation Stolen
Claim Volume: €15 million
Case Description: A medical device inventor’s patented designs were unlawfully commercialized by a former strategic partner.
Actions Taken: Avyana funded a full-scale IP infringement suit, involving expert testimonies on product development cycles and damage models.
Result: €13.5 million settlement, public apology, and global license recognition secured.
Real Estate Development Fraud
Claim Volume: €24 million (collective action)
Case Description: Investors were defrauded in a luxury development; units weren’t delivered despite full payment.
Actions Taken: We financed collective investor action, initiated asset freezes on the developer’s assets, and pursued criminal complaints alongside civil claims.
Result: €18 million recovery through asset auctions and partial cash settlement.
Unfair Competition and Poaching
Claim Volume: €1.5 million
Case Description: A tech company suffered loss of clients and key staff due to a former partner breaching restrictive covenants.
Actions Taken: Avyana financed a commercial lawsuit, forensic client list analysis, and filed for interim non-compete enforcement.
Result: €1.2 million settlement and strict court orders reinforcing non-compete and non-solicitation clauses.
Insurance Bad Faith Claim
Claim Volume: €6 million
Case Description: A large property damage claim after a flood was wrongfully denied by a major insurance company.
Actions Taken: We funded the bad faith insurance litigation, forced document disclosure of internal denial strategies, and filed parallel regulator complaints.
Result: €5.5 million payment secured, plus penalty interest and reputational exposure for the insurer.
Franchise Betrayal
Claim Volume: €2.2 million
Case Description: A franchisee was unfairly terminated post-profitability, breaching the franchise agreement.
Actions Taken: Avyana financed breach of contract and wrongful termination lawsuits, and secured forensic accounting on lost future earnings.
Result: €1.9 million settlement covering damages, lost profits, and legal fees.
Cross-Border IP Enforcement
Claim Volume: €10 million
Case Description: A luxury fashion brand uncovered trademark counterfeiting across multiple GCC countries.
Actions Taken: We financed coordinated cross-border IP enforcement raids, local court injunctions, and damages claims across four countries.
Result: €8.5 million in damages awarded, counterfeit operations dismantled, and brand rights fully restored.
The Sabotaged Joint Venture
Claim Volume: €9 million
Case Description: A European industrial firm formed a JV in Southeast Asia, but the local partner diverted clients to a competitor.
Actions Taken: Avyana financed corporate litigation and forensic audits to expose diversion of assets and clients.
Result: €7.2 million in damages plus dissolution of JV under favorable terms.
Cyberattack Liability Dispute
Claim Volume: €4.8 million
Case Description: A fintech startup suffered a major cyberattack due to negligence by their outsourced IT provider.
Actions Taken: We funded a negligence suit, commissioned cyber forensics, and pursued parallel insurance claims.
Result: €4.5 million recovery including liability coverage and insurer payout.
Misappropriated R&D Funds
Claim Volume: €5 million
Case Description: An innovative cleantech company discovered its CEO had redirected EU grant money for personal use.
Actions Taken: Avyana funded internal investigations, forensic tracing, and civil litigation.
Result: €4.2 million recovered; CEO removed and criminal charges filed.
Hostile Takeover Defense
Claim Volume: €20 million (valuation dispute)
Case Description: A minority shareholder was forced out of a fast-growing startup at an undervalued share price.
Actions Taken: We financed a shareholder oppression suit, valuation challenge, and injunctions.
Result: Court-mandated fair valuation led to €16.7 million settlement.
Art Ownership Dispute
Claim Volume: €6 million
Case Description: A collector claimed a major gallery unlawfully sold artwork without proper title.
Actions Taken: Avyana funded international art law litigation and rigorous provenance verification.
Result: Artwork recovered, €4.5 million compensation secured, and title officially restored.
Exploitative Licensing Deal
Claim Volume: €3.2 million
Case Description: A biotech firm was tricked into an exploitative licensing deal under duress.
Actions Taken: We financed a contract rescission claim and initiated regulatory complaints.
Result: €2.9 million settlement and revised licensing structure.
Aviation Parts Fraud
Claim Volume: €8.5 million
Case Description: An airline found counterfeit parts in its regional fleet, raising major safety and compliance risks.
Actions Taken: Avyana financed global investigations, civil litigation, and criminal complaints.
Result: €7.1 million settlement and supplier banned across aviation networks.
ESG Greenwashing Fraud
Claim Volume: €11 million
Case Description: Investors in a sustainability bond discovered funds were misused for fossil fuel operations.
Actions Taken: We funded securities litigation and a regulatory investigation into market manipulation and fraud.
Result: €9 million recovery and penalties imposed on the issuer.
Unlawful Delisting from Stock Exchange
Claim Volume: €14 million
Case Description: Minority investors were harmed when a board pushed a forced delisting without shareholder approval.
Actions Taken: Avyana funded corporate governance litigation and filed at the securities authority.
Result: €12 million settlement and board resignations.
Cryptocurrency Exchange Theft
Claim Volume: €17 million
Case Description: A group of investors lost funds after a crypto exchange collapsed under suspicious circumstances.
Actions Taken: We financed digital asset tracing and litigation in three jurisdictions.
Result: €14 million in recoveries through frozen wallets and regulatory seizure.
Environmental Pollution Liability
Claim Volume: €10 million
Case Description: Farmers suffered losses due to illegal toxic waste dumping by a nearby manufacturer.
Actions Taken: Avyana funded environmental litigation and soil contamination studies.
Result: €8.8 million settlement and remediation mandates.
Unfair Licensing Termination
Claim Volume: €2.7 million
Case Description: A small media company had its licensing agreement cancelled arbitrarily by a streaming platform.
Actions Taken: We funded breach of contract litigation and competition law complaints.
Result: €2.3 million settlement and reinstated contract.
Music Royalties Theft
Claim Volume: €4 million
Case Description: A music producer discovered years of unpaid royalties from a major label.
Actions Taken: Avyana financed copyright audits and back-payment litigation.
Result: €3.7 million recovered plus future revenue participation.
Energy Trading Dispute
Claim Volume: €13 million
Case Description: A renewable energy supplier faced non-payment for delivered megawatts due to manipulated spot pricing.
Actions Taken: We funded commercial arbitration and coordinated regulator filings.
Result: €11.5 million settlement and contract renegotiation.
Investment Fund Embezzlement
Claim Volume: €22 million
Case Description: LPs found the GP of a private fund had misused investor capital, prompting audits and legal action.
Actions Taken: Avyana funded forensic audits, SEC coordination, and class litigation.
Result: €19 million recovered and fund liquidation managed through court oversight.
Luxury Goods Counterfeiting Ring
Claim Volume: €9 million
Case Description: A watchmaker identified a high-end counterfeiting ring selling replicas online.
Actions Taken: We financed multi-jurisdictional IP enforcement and criminal coordination.
Result: €7.8 million damages and seizures across four countries.
Academic Research Exploitation
Claim Volume: €3.4 million
Case Description: A university researcher’s breakthrough was unlawfully commercialized by a publishing company.
Actions Taken: Avyana funded copyright and patent enforcement actions to stop unauthorized use and secure licensing.
Result: €3.1 million settlement and licensing agreement signed.
Investor Exit Denied in PE Deal
Claim Volume: €15 million
Case Description: A private equity investor was denied exit rights based on manipulated valuations.
Actions Taken: We financed contractual enforcement and initiated valuation arbitration.
Result: €13.5 million buyout completed under revised terms.
