Pre Seed · Legal & Compliance Tech · London, United Kingdom · Founded 2022 · 10–15 employees
Ayora is an AI-powered legal pricing and profitability management platform that helps law firms turn their matter and time data into actionable business insights. Founded in 2022 by former financier Stefan Ciesla and surgeon-turned-technologist Dr. Gordon McKenzie, the company emerged from Mishcon de Reya's MDR Lab incubator. They raised $1.6 million in pre-seed funding led by J12 Ventures in March 2024, with participation from Twin Path Ventures and notable angel investors. Their Smart Lockup Assistant helps lawyers manage revenue decisions by analyzing timesheet and billing data to provide insights on budget overruns, scope changes, and optimal pricing strategies. The company is already in commercial partnership with major law firm Mishcon de Reya and targeting the BigLaw market worth an estimated $180 billion annually.
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