Cologne-based JUPUS, a German legal tech startup, has raised €6.5M in seed funding. The round was led by Acton Capital, along with participation from High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and business angels.
JUPUS’s software is used by law firms to automate legal tasks with artificial intelligence. The company plans to use the funds to further develop its software and grow its market presence.
Prior to the current round, the German company secured €1.3M in pre-seed funding from HTGF and business angels Micha Grüber and Kilian Kaminski.
The AI secretariat for lawyers
Many law firms are facing increasing pressure due to a shortage of legal assistants, which leads to slower response times, reduced client satisfaction, and heavier workloads for existing staff. JUPUS addresses this by providing an AI-based solution that handles routine tasks typically performed by legal assistants.
Founded in 2022 by René Fergen and Jannis Gebauer, JUPUS’s AI solution manages the full workflow of a law firm, from client communication to final document submission.
It combines tasks like handling inquiries, scheduling, and drafting legal documents in one platform, streamlining the entire legal process. This reduces the workload on employees and allows firms to manage their operations more effectively.
Currently, firms using JUPUS save around 40 working hours each month. With planned improvements, this number is expected to exceed 100 hours per month by 2026. As a result, law firms can allocate resources more efficiently and continue functioning despite staffing challenges. Tasks that once required hours are now handled in seconds by the system.
René Fergen, founder and CEO of JUPUS, says, “We are at the beginning of a new era for the legal market. AI will fundamentally change the way legal work is organised and executed, opening up entirely new opportunities for law firms.”
“With JUPUS, we are leading this transformation, enabling law firms to radically simplify and accelerate their workflows. Our goal is to mitigate the growing skills shortage and free up law firm teams to fully focus on what truly matters: advising their clients.”
Brief about the lead investor
Acton Capital is a venture capital firm with offices in Munich and Vancouver. Since 1999, it has invested in technology-based business models from Europe and North America.
The firm has supported over 100 startups, including companies such as Alphasights, Clio, HomeToGo, and Mambu.
Speaking about the investment in JUPUS, Fritz Oidtmann, Managing Partner at Acton Capital, says, “The legal market is facing a radical change, and JUPUS is ideally positioned to lead this transformation. The team has impressively demonstrated how legal processes can be automated through the use of AI – with massive efficiency gains for law firms.”
“We see JUPUS’s potential to set a new standard in the legal world. We are delighted to accompany the team on this journey,” adds Oidtmann.
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