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
14
Total Deal Count
18
Total M&A Count
0
Total # of Investors
13
List of LegalTech startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
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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 | |
Esheria Ventures is a Kenyan legal technology startup founded to revolutionize access to justice through AI-powered solutions. | Non-equity Assistance | $ 15,000 | 2023 | |
PocketLawyers is a Nigerian LegalTech platform providing legal solutions to Startups and Small businesses. | Venture | Undisclosed | 2020 | |
Legafrik is a digital platform to simplify legal procedures in the 17 OHADA countries in Africa. | Seed | Undisclosed | 2017 | |
Hekouky is a LegalTech company that offers you the simplest way to register your companies and trademarks. | Pre-seed | Undisclosed | 2021 | |
Elmetr is an Egyptian startup which connects users with a qualified lawyer in less than 24 hours. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2018 | |
Opleg is an Egyptian law practice management security and automation firm with web-based practice and law firm management software. | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2019 | |
DIYlaw is a one-stop hub for all things legal. We create access to legal services, information and service providers | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | 2015 | |
BriefCo is a South African legal cost consultancy that leverages technology. | Grant | Undisclosed | 2020 | |
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
Founded
2023
Overview
Esheria Ventures is a Kenyan legal technology startup founded to revolutionize access to justice through AI-powered solutions.
Last round
Non-equity Assistance
Total raised
$ 15,000
Employee
1-10
Founded
2020
Overview
PocketLawyers is a Nigerian LegalTech platform providing legal solutions to Startups and Small businesses.
Last round
Venture
Total raised
$ 0
Employee
11-50
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
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
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
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
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
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