LegalTech Startups in Africa

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LegalTech adoption in Southern Africa is still in its infancy, despite emerging players like Hence Technologies. Market insiders report cautious optimism among business leaders, who recognize the potential benefits but express concerns over data security and regulatory compliance. The sector is poised for growth as local businesses seek efficiency and cost-effectiveness, but the pace of adoption will depend on addressing these challenges.

Cummulative Funding

$3.6M+

Total # of Companies

12

Total Deal Count

15

Total M&A Count

0

Total # of Investors

10

List of LegalTech startups in Africa

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StartupOverviewLast roundTotal raisedFounded
1.

Hence Technologies is a Kigali and London-based firm that utilizes data and AI to match firms with external legal service providers

Seed

$ 1,800,000

2020

2.

Legafrik is a digital platform to simplify legal procedures in the 17 OHADA countries in Africa.

Seed

Undisclosed

2017

3.

Hekouky is a LegalTech company that offers you the simplest way to register your companies and trademarks.

Pre-seed

Undisclosed

2021

4.

Elmetr is an Egyptian startup which connects users with a qualified lawyer in less than 24 hours.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2018

5.

Opleg is an Egyptian law practice management security and automation firm with web-based practice and law firm management software.

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2019

6.

DIYlaw is a one-stop hub for all things legal. We create access to legal services, information and service providers

Undisclosed

Undisclosed

2015

7.

BriefCo is a South African legal cost consultancy that leverages technology.

Grant

Undisclosed

2020

8.

Legal Lens is a South African legal tech start-up that provides affordable legal fees to companies.

Funding Round

Undisclosed

2020

Founded

2020

Overview

Hence Technologies is a Kigali and London-based firm that utilizes data and AI to match firms with external legal service providers

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 1,800,000

Employee

11-50

Legafrik

Founded

2017

Overview

Legafrik is a digital platform to simplify legal procedures in the 17 OHADA countries in Africa.

Last round

Seed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

11-50

Hekouky

Founded

2021

Overview

Hekouky is a LegalTech company that offers you the simplest way to register your companies and trademarks.

Last round

Pre-seed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

ElMetr

Founded

2018

Overview

Elmetr is an Egyptian startup which connects users with a qualified lawyer in less than 24 hours.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

11-50

Opleg

Founded

2019

Overview

Opleg is an Egyptian law practice management security and automation firm with web-based practice and law firm management software.

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

DIYLaw

Founded

2015

Overview

DIYlaw is a one-stop hub for all things legal. We create access to legal services, information and service providers

Last round

Undisclosed

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

BriefCo

Founded

2020

Overview

BriefCo is a South African legal cost consultancy that leverages technology.

Last round

Grant

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

Founded

2020

Overview

Legal Lens is a South African legal tech start-up that provides affordable legal fees to companies.

Last round

Funding Round

Total raised

$ 0

Employee

2-10

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