Quick Facts
Vesence has raised $9 million in seed funding led by Emergence Capital to expand its AI platform for law firms.
The legal tech startup develops “Cursor for Lawyers,” a tool that integrates agentic AI into Microsoft Word and Office environments to automate contract review and compliance workflows.
The funding round will support Vesence’s product development, customer acquisition, and deeper integration with law firm systems.
Vesence’s platform is built for accuracy, ensuring consistent formatting, clause validation, and data protection across firm-wide legal documentation.
The company, part of Y Combinator’s 2025 cohort, has already deployed its solution with early law firm clients to enhance operational efficiency.
Vesence’s system runs on Microsoft Azure, featuring zero data retention and SOC 2 Type II compliance to meet strict legal security standards.
The investment reflects growing investor confidence in enterprise-grade legal AI tools designed for professional environments.
Emergence Capital’s participation highlights its ongoing strategy to back SaaS companies automating specialized professional workflows.
Vesence plans to strengthen its U.S. presence and accelerate expansion into international legal markets with the new funding.
This move positions Vesence among the top emerging players in the legal AI technology landscape.