UAE-based regtech startup Qanooni has successfully raised $2 million in a pre-seed funding round, positioning itself as a rising force in legal AI across the MENA and European markets. The round was led by Village Global, Salica Investments’ Oryx Fund, TA Ventures, and a group of strategic angel investors.
Founded in 2024 by Anuscha Iqbal, Ziyaad Ahmed, and Karim Shiyab, Qanooni is reimagining how legal professionals engage with technology. Its platform aims to simplify legal workflows with AI-driven tools that integrate directly into widely used applications like Microsoft Outlook and Word—a move that removes the need for separate software and minimizes friction in daily operations.
Smart Legal Workflows, Seamlessly Delivered
Unlike traditional LegalTech products that require learning new platforms, Qanooni blends into the tools lawyers already use. The platform allows law firms and legal teams to:
- ✅ Draft and review legal documents faster
- ✅ Use AI that mirrors a lawyer’s tone, voice, and formatting standards
- ✅ Connect effortlessly with existing document management systems
- ✅ Maintain compliance and consistency without switching tools
This approach bridges the gap between powerful AI and practical legal work, offering a streamlined solution that enhances accuracy and productivity without disrupting existing habits.
“Our goal is to embed AI where lawyers already work,” said co-founder Anuscha Iqbal. “We want to eliminate the complexity while improving outcomes.”
Fueling Expansion Across the UAE and UK
With fresh capital secured, Qanooni plans to:
- ✅ Scale its operations across the UAE and the UK
- ✅ Further develop its proprietary legal AI engine
- ✅ Attract top legal talent and strengthen its product development team
This investment comes as demand grows for regulatory technology (regtech) that integrates seamlessly into daily legal workflows. Investors are now eyeing tools that prioritize usability and immediate ROI—areas where Qanooni stands out.
Backed by Global and Strategic Investors
In addition to institutional backers, the round attracted support from a diverse set of prominent angel investors, including:
- ✅ Ben Casnocha (Village Global)
- ✅ Sri Batchu, Josh Rodger, and Viktoriya Tigipko
- ✅ Andrew Verbitsky, Jimmy Stone, Nicholas Nottebohm, CFA
- ✅ Ashish Shetty and Miguel Rodrigues
Their backing adds both capital and strategic insight to Qanooni’s growth journey.
“The combination of technical innovation and legal industry experience makes Qanooni uniquely positioned,” noted one investor. “It’s the kind of solution law firms need right now.”
Redefining LegalTech in MENA and Beyond
As legal departments across the MENA and European regions seek smarter, scalable solutions, Qanooni is stepping up to deliver AI that’s intuitive, reliable, and tailored for legal work. The startup is now firmly on the path to becoming a category-defining regtech player in one of the most complex and regulated industries.