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Nnamdi Emelifeonwu always wondered about his colleague Feargus MacDaeid’s work life as one of the few registered blind lawyers in the U.K. Both practiced law at Freshfields, a global firm.
When MacDaeid expressed the need for easier navigation of complex contract definitions, Emelifeonwu saw an opportunity. In 2017, they joined forces to create Definely, an AI legal tech startup improving how lawyers review and edit intricate contracts.
### Advancing Legal Tech with Definely
The U.K.-based company recently announced a $30 million Series B funding round from a mix of investors, including Revaia, Alumni Ventures, and Beacon Capital. This follows a successful $7 million Series A last May.
Definely’s productivity suite streamlines legal drafting and review processes. It includes a Draft feature for reading contracts and navigating definitions without losing track, a Vault for easily inserting clauses, a Proof feature for checking inconsistencies, and a PDF feature for analyzing scanned legal documents.
### Empowering Legal Professionals with Enhance
Emelifeonwu revealed their latest innovation, Enhance, an agentic AI system that collaborates with Microsoft Word. This tool aids in drafting, reviewing, and proofreading tasks, enhancing efficiency for legal professionals.
Describing the fundraising process as challenging, Emelifeonwu emphasized the company’s dedication to innovation and growth.
### Inspiring Diversity and Innovation
As a Nigerian immigrant in the U.K., Emelifeonwu’s entrepreneurial journey reflects his passion for addressing real-world challenges in the legal sector. He aims to inspire others, especially underrepresented founders, to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams and make a lasting impact.
With the fresh capital, Definely plans to expand its presence in the U.S., invest further in AI technology, and grow its team. Joining the ranks of innovative legal tech companies like Luminance, Robin AI, and ContractPodAi, Definely continues to revolutionize contract reviewing for legal professionals worldwide.
