LegalTech Ctrl AI has received pre-seed investment to spin out from its parent company Mishcon de Reya.
The spinout went live just this week but has already gained the backing of several senior figures in legal innovation and has a number of active engagements.
Its products aid legal teams to handle data-intensive tasks and high-volume activities in areas such as regulated disputes, real estate services and commercial operations.
They are tailored specifically for in-house legal operations at large and medium enterprises.
The investment marks the second time that international law firm Mishcon de Reya has backed a company that has been incepted within the firm, after commercial leasing platform Kato.
Ctrl AI focuses on Agentic AI and says its platform empowers corporate legal departments to operate with increased speed, accuracy, and strategic clarity.
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Founded by experts with vast experience at The Big Four, it is looking to streamline the most resource-intensive aspects of legal work.
Anup Kollanethu co-founded the firm in October 2024 after his experience as a strategic advisor at Mishcon de Reya and is the current CEO.
“Our goal is to equip enterprise legal departments and their stakeholders in operations with tools that fundamentally improve their day-to-day operations,” he said.
“Mishcon’s investment validates our vision and supports our pursuit of building solutions that deliver measurable value, speed, and clarity to in-house teams navigating complex legal landscapes.”
James Lisbon, managing partner of Mishcon de Reya, added: “Our investment in Ctrl AI reflects our belief in the transformative potential of advanced AI solutions for the legal market.
“We see enormous value in enabling legal teams to become more data-driven, efficient, and strategic.”
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