Qanooni, a UAE-based LegalTech startup modernizing legal operations with AI, has raised $2 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Village Global, Salica Investments, TA Ventures, and several angel investors.
“Qanooni blends local insight with global execution — a combination we believe drives lasting impact,” — Viktoriya Tigipko, Founding & Managing Partner, TA Ventures
Founded by Anuscha Iqbal, Ziyaad Ahmed, and Karim Shiyab, it enables legal teams to:
- Draft and review documents faster
- Run targeted legal research
- Manage legal matters more efficiently
- Preserve institutional memory and client trust
Qanooni integrates directly with Microsoft Outlook and Word, allowing lawyers to work within familiar tools while benefiting from AI-powered automation.
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The platform also adapts to each law firm’s language, workflows, and compliance needs, ensuring a seamless and secure fit with existing operations.
What’s Next for Qanooni?
With the fresh funding, the startup will:
- Expand its team
- Scale operations in the UAE and UK
- Launch new tools including:
- End-to-end agentic workflows
- Deeper platform customization
- Wider third-party integrations
These upgrades aim to redefine how modern legal teams operate, positioning the startup at the forefront of the region’s fast-growing LegalTech sector.
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