A UK-based legal technology startup has secured significant funding to help lawyers streamline their workflow using artificial intelligence. Definely, co-founded in 2017 by CEO Nnamdi Emelifeonwu and Chief Strategy Officer Feargus MacDaeid, offers AI solutions designed for legal professionals to create, draft, and review legal documents more efficiently.
The company, recognized as one of the 50 fastest-growing tech companies in the UK by Deloitte in 2023, has developed a Microsoft Word add-in that provides a suite of products to assist with the pre-execution stage of contract drafting. According to Definely’s website, their tool helps surface precedent clauses, enhances understanding of provisions, and automates numerous proofreading checks.
Definely has gained significant traction with over 100 customers, including major organizations such as BT, IKEA, JPMorgan, DLA Piper, and Shoosmiths, as revealed by Emelifeonwu in a LinkedIn post. The company’s recent $30 million Series B funding round, led by Revaia with participation from various investors including Alumni Ventures and Clio, will enable further expansion and development.
Emelifeonwu expressed his gratitude and pride in reaching this milestone, reflecting on the journey from raising £1m nearly five years ago to securing $30 million. He emphasized that the funding represents not just capital but also belief in their mission to transform the legal industry. The new funds will be used to accelerate product development, drive international expansion, and push the boundaries of AI in legal processes, particularly through agentic workflows that enable smarter and more autonomous legal operations.
