How much funding have LegalTech startups in Africa raised?

LegalTech startups in Africa have raised $7.2M in disclosed funding.

Who invests in LegalTech startups in Africa?

Imvelo Ventures has backed 2 LegalTech startups, followed by 216 Capital (1) and AlphaCode Club (1).

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LegalTech startups in Africa

StartupList Africa tracks 113 LegalTech startups across Africa, which have raised $7.2M in disclosed funding. South Africa has the most, with 46, followed by Nigeria (16) and Kenya (12).

Companies: 113; in this sector
Avg. Deal Size: $1.8M
Total Funding: $7.2M

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Updated 23 Oct 2026113 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

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#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	MankucaZambia	Legal practice management software for managing matters, billing, documents and court deadlines	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
2	Doc-AssureSouth Africa	Secure document management for legal and business professionals, with e-signatures, AI document Q&A and African data residency.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
3	JusticePadiNigeria	AI chatbot that helps people in Nigeria understand their legal rights and get help in justice emergencies	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
4	CaesarNigeria	Crypto tax platform that turns crypto transactions into tax-ready data for platforms and tax authorities in Africa	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
5	Lexpro SystemsSouth Africa	South African legal practice-management, litigation, accounting and estates software for attorneys.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
6	HekoukyEgypt	Hekouky is a LegalTech company that offers you the simplest way to register your companies and trademarks.	Pre-seed	Not disclosed	2–10
7	DonnaSouth Africa	AI legal assistant that searches and analyses South African case law, giving answers with links to the source judgments.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
8	EskwaiGhana	AI legal research, drafting, and review with citations	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
9	IA-ConsultTunisia	Generative AI copilot answering legal, tax, social and accounting questions for Tunisian firms and professionals.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
10	WhistleBlower.ngNigeria	Anonymous reporting platform for crime, misconduct and workplace compliance, with rewards and public bounties.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
11	Anvaya Legal AISouth Africa	South African legal AI platform for document review, research against local case law, drafting in Word and matter management, sold by subscription.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
12	Zero EightSouth Africa	Cloud firearm compliance software for South African private security companies.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
13	ReportItSouth Africa	South African citizen reporting platform for service delivery failures, corruption and disputes, tracked to resolution.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
14	LawcentrZambia	Legal practice management and operations platform for law firms in Zambia and across Africa	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
15	EMORA NovaSouth Africa	Governance, risk, compliance and audit platform for municipalities, public entities and audit firms.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
16	SmartCase ManagerUganda	Law firm practice management software for African law firms	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
17	AvocatoEgypt	Avocato is an Egyptian startup which provides specialized legal service by using the modern technology	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
18	FridocAlgeria	Mobile app guiding Algerians through 4,700+ administrative, technical and legal procedures and forms.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
19	Legacy GuardianSouth Africa	Free digital wills and estate planning for South African families, with guardian appointment and secure storage.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10
20	Maktabi SuiteMorocco	Bilingual Arabic-French practice software for Moroccan professions, starting with Maktabi Avocat for lawyers.	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	2–10

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Frequently asked about LegalTech in Africa

How many LegalTech startups are there in Africa?: StartupList Africa tracks 113 LegalTech startups across Africa.
How much funding have LegalTech startups in Africa raised?: LegalTech startups in Africa have raised $7.2M in disclosed funding.
Which African countries have the most LegalTech startups?: South Africa has the most, with 46, followed by Nigeria (16) and Kenya (12).
Who invests in LegalTech startups in Africa?: Imvelo Ventures has backed 2 LegalTech startups, followed by 216 Capital (1) and AlphaCode Club (1).

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StartupList Africa, “LegalTech startups in Africa”, updated 23 Oct 2026.

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