OpenLaw, an AI-powered legal technology platform, today announced the completion of an oversubscribed $3.5 million seed funding round. Flint Capital and Slauson & Co co-led the investment, with additional backing from The LegalTech Fund, Mindful Venture Capital, Everywhere VC, Wisdom Ventures, SQII Ventures, and Gaingels.
The platform connects individuals with qualified attorneys through intelligent matching technology, addressing critical gaps in America's $385 billion legal services market where 92% of low-income Americans lack adequate legal representation.
How OpenLaw Works: Streamlined Attorney Matching Process
OpenLaw's AI-driven platform simplifies legal service access through a straightforward process. Clients submit case descriptions, and the system matches them with vetted attorneys who provide customized proposals detailing pricing, availability, and legal approach. This eliminates the traditional barriers of endless phone calls, form submissions, and weeks-long search processes.
The platform focuses specifically on individual legal matters rather than business or transactional law, differentiating it from competitors like UpCounsel and Contract Counsel.
Since launching in 2024, OpenLaw has demonstrated significant market traction with over 1,000 legal connections facilitated and more than 130 attorneys onboarded nationwide. The platform delivers measurable benefits for both clients and legal professionals:
Client Benefits:
- 30-70% reduction in legal fees through connections with solo and small firm practitioners
- Hours instead of weeks to find qualified representation
- No cost to use the platform
Attorney Benefits:
- 75% reduction in client intake time
- 66% decrease in client acquisition costs (3x improvement)
- Direct access to relevant cases without high marketing expenses
Addressing America's Legal Access Crisis
The United States faces a significant access to justice problem. Despite the legal services market's substantial value, most Americans cannot afford quality legal representation when facing life-changing legal issues. Traditional attorney search methods often leave individuals frustrated and underserved.
"The legal system wasn't designed for the majority of Americans and hasn't evolved," said Andrew Guzman, CEO and founder of OpenLaw. "Growing up, my family couldn't afford legal help. Later, running a multi-state law firm, I saw how inefficient the system is for both sides. OpenLaw addresses these fundamental problems."
Guzman's background provides unique insight into both sides of the legal services equation. His experience scaling a legal practice informed OpenLaw's approach to connecting clients with solo and small firm attorneys who typically operate with lower overhead than large firms.
The legal technology sector continues evolving as alternative legal service providers capture over $25 billion annually. This shift reflects growing demand for more accessible, affordable legal solutions.
"OpenLaw brings true marketplace dynamics to legal services, an industry overdue for transformation," said Sergey Gribov, General Partner at Flint Capital. "Andrew's deep domain expertise and the platform's early performance metrics impressed us. OpenLaw is positioned to become the preferred entry point for both clients seeking representation and attorneys looking to grow their practices."
The combination of AI-driven matching technology and focus on individual legal needs positions OpenLaw to address systemic issues in American legal services access, potentially impacting millions of people who currently face legal challenges without adequate professional support.
