Jurimesh, a legaltech startup based in Ghent, has raised €1.6 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Syndicate One, an international network of startup founders, operators, and venture capitalists. The company’s primary focus is on automating legal due diligence using artificial intelligence. This investment will support its technological advancements and market expansion. The legal industry has been slow to adopt automation, but there is a growing demand for AI-driven solutions that streamline complex legal tasks.
Similar investments in legaltech startups have gained momentum in recent years, reflecting the increasing integration of AI in legal processes. Other companies in the sector have developed broad AI applications, but Jurimesh differentiates itself by focusing specifically on legal due diligence. Investments in legal AI often target contract analysis and compliance, with solutions aiming to reduce human intervention in document-heavy processes. The funding for Jurimesh follows a growing trend of AI-driven automation in professional services, though challenges remain in ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
How will Jurimesh use the funding?
The company plans to use the funds to expand its AI team, improve its proprietary algorithms, and enhance its legal reasoning capabilities. By refining its technology, Jurimesh aims to improve the identification of risk indicators in legal documents. Additionally, the company seeks to expand its market presence across Europe by strengthening its commercial team and forming partnerships with law firms and corporate clients. Funds will also be allocated to automate more aspects of legal due diligence, removing repetitive manual tasks.
“The legal industry has tolerated inefficiency for too long. We’re here to change that,”
said Jorrit Willaert, CEO of Jurimesh. He emphasized that the new funding will help push the company’s technology further, improving how legal teams handle due diligence and contract analysis.
What sets Jurimesh apart in legaltech?
Jurimesh automates legal due diligence by transforming manual processes into structured, data-driven workflows. Users can import or synchronize their data room with a single click, allowing AI-powered software to organize documents, detect missing files, and extract key information. The system also flags potential issues and inconsistencies that might otherwise go unnoticed. Legal professionals retain control over the analysis and can adjust the results to fit specific requirements. Once completed, the platform generates professional reports for easy sharing.
The startup currently collaborates with law firms such as Andersen, Grant Thornton, and various boutique M&A firms. By eliminating repetitive searches and improving accuracy, Jurimesh aims to allow legal teams to focus on high-value work rather than time-consuming documentation tasks. Unlike general-purpose AI legal tools, Jurimesh specializes in due diligence, refining its algorithms to address specific challenges encountered by legal professionals.
The growing demand for AI in the legal sector highlights both opportunities and risks. While automation can improve efficiency and reduce costs, law firms must ensure AI-generated insights align with legal standards. Jurimesh’s approach of focusing on legal due diligence rather than broad applications may position the company as a niche player with targeted solutions. As it expands across Europe, its ability to integrate with existing legal workflows and maintain accuracy will be key factors in its success.
