A LegalTech company created by a registered blind lawyer and a migrant co-founder has raised £22 million in Series B funding to support its global expansion and advance its AI-powered legal tools.
The startup, Definely, was co-founded by Nnamdi Emelifeonwu and Feargus MacDaeid, who previously worked together at law firm Freshfields. The idea for the company grew out of MacDaeid’s own challenges navigating legal documents due to a degenerative eye condition he’s lived with since age 11. His experience shaped the development of tools designed to help lawyers work faster and more efficiently.
The new funding round was led by growth investor Revaia and included Alumni Ventures, Beacon Capital, and LegalTech leader Clio. Early investors such as Octopus Ventures, Zrosk Investment Management, The Raine Group, and Cornerstone VC also joined the round. This brings the total raised by Definely to $40 million.
What does Definely do?
Definely creates software that integrates directly with Microsoft Word, allowing legal professionals to access, review, and understand information across complex documents without leaving their workflow. This has made it a favorite among over 100 law firms and in-house legal teams globally, including top names like A&O Shearman, Slaughter and May, DLA Piper, Dentons, BT Group, Deloitte, and P&O Cruises.
In 2024 alone, Definely nearly tripled its annual recurring revenue, with 30% of its income now coming from the US market. With the recent appointment of a General Manager based in the US and a growing team on the East Coast, the company is focusing on expanding across North America.
The funding will help Definely scale even further and continue to enhance its technology. One of its latest innovations, a multi-agent AI system called Enhance, is designed to speed up legal workflows by over 40% compared to traditional methods. It helps lawyers quickly pull up the relevant information in and across contracts, improving speed and accuracy in high-pressure environments.
How will this investment help Definely?
CEO Nnamdi Emelifeonwu said the funding shows strong support from investors and customers. “This round is a testament to our team’s hard work and the trust our users have placed in us. As a business, we are focused on solving real problems, not just building AI for the sake of it,” he explained.
He added that Definely aims to stay capital efficient while growing steadily and sustainably. “We’re not chasing growth at any cost—we’re building for the long term.”
Why are investors excited about Definely?
Morgan Kessous, a partner at lead investor Revaia, said: “We’re proud to back Definely, a company that’s setting new standards in AI-powered legal technology. Their products are already making a big impact, and we’re excited to support them as they scale globally.”
This funding round marks Revaia’s first UK-based investment since opening its London office—highlighting the significance of Definely’s achievements in the country’s fast-growing LegalTech sector.
With a current team of 84 employees, Definely expects to grow to over 100 staff members by the second half of 2025, further strengthening its development and global operations.