PocketLawyers
OperatingPocketLawyers is a Nigerian LegalTech platform providing legal solutions to Startups and Small businesses.
- LegalTech
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Venture
- Founded 2020
- pocketlawyers.io ↗
- Last round
- Venture
- Rounds
- 2
- since 2020
- Investors
- 2
- on record
- Employees
- 11-50
About PocketLawyers
PocketLawyers is a Lagos-based legal tech startup founded in 2020 by Ngozi Nwabueze, Esq. It offers an AI-powered platform that connects startups, SMEs, and individuals with vetted lawyers for affordable, efficient legal services. From business incorporation to contract drafting, IP registration, and compliance advisory, PocketLawyers simplifies legal processes that traditionally take weeks—cutting them down to minutes.
The platform also empowers lawyers with virtual law office tools, including:
No-code website creation
Encrypted messaging & e-signatures
PocketLawyers funding2 rounds
All 2 rounds →The latest is a Venture announced 07 Jul 2025, led by Nubia Capital.
Who has invested in PocketLawyers
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul 2025 | PocketLawyers Venture | Nubia Capital | Not disclosed |
| 03 Aug 2023 | PocketLawyers Non-equity Assistance | The Future is Female Mentorship Programme | Not disclosed |
PocketLawyers founders & team
- Ngozi NwabuezeFounder & CEO
- Ngozi NwabuezeFounder & CEO
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Frequently asked about PocketLawyers
- Where is PocketLawyers based and when was it founded?
- PocketLawyers is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria and was founded in 2020.
- Who founded PocketLawyers?
- PocketLawyers was founded by Ngozi Nwabueze (Founder & CEO) and Ngozi Nwabueze (Founder & CEO).
- Who is the CEO of PocketLawyers?
- Ngozi Nwabueze is PocketLawyers' Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has PocketLawyers raised?
- PocketLawyers has raised 2 funding rounds; the amounts were not disclosed. Its latest, a Venture, was announced on Jul 07, 2025.
- Who has invested in PocketLawyers?
- Backers include Nubia Capital and The Future is Female Mentorship Programme.
- What sector is PocketLawyers in?
- PocketLawyers operates in LegalTech, Legal Services and Funding Advisory.
