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Definely

MS Word–integrated SaaS for legal drafting

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Overview

Definely creates a Microsoft Word plugin for legal professionals that functions as a SaaS tool. It helps draft, review, and understand legal documents by letting users quickly access definitions, references, and related information inside the document without losing their place. The product integrates directly into Microsoft Word and is sold as a software-as-a-service to law firms and in-house legal teams of all sizes. This setup is aimed at improving professional productivity by streamlining document-intensive tasks such as drafting and reviewing contracts and other legal documents. Definely differentiates itself by its tight Word integration and in-document access to legal references, enabling lawyers to work within the document environment instead of switching contexts. The overall goal is to reduce time and effort in legal workflows and to make document-heavy work more efficient for legal operations across firms and corporations.

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About Definely

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Why Definely is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Enterprise SoftwareLegal

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$42.3M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • June 2025 Series B raised $30 million from Revaia, Clio, and others.
  • September 2026 ChatGPT Enterprise integration expands distribution into enterprise AI workflows.
  • John Connolly joined as CPO on February 16, 2026, sharpening product execution.

What critics are saying

  • OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft can bundle similar review features inside existing enterprise suites.
  • Definely's 2026 ChatGPT and Claude integrations weaken switching costs by embedding competitors' interfaces.
  • If its Word plugin becomes optional, incumbents can commoditize review and collapse pricing.

What makes Definely unique

  • Definely keeps lawyers inside Microsoft Word, preserving context and adoption friction.
  • Its MCP links specialist review tools to Claude and ChatGPT Enterprise, not generic chatbots.
  • Definely uses structured, auditable contract analysis for definitions, cross-references, and clause dependencies.

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Funding

Total Funding

$42.3M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

7 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Private healthcare
  • Mental Health Support
  • Wellness Program
  • Gym Membership
  • Parental Leave
  • Family Planning Benefits
  • Fertility Treatment Support
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Childcare Support

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
UK Tech News
Feb 16th, 2026
Ex-Meta director joins AI legal tech Definely as chief product officer

John Connolly, a former director of product management at Meta, has been appointed chief product officer at London-based AI legal tech firm Definely. Connolly brings over 20 years of product experience, having held senior roles at Dext, BenevolentAI, Elliptic and Meta, which he joined in 2023. At Definely, Connolly will oversee product development and align the company's long-term product roadmap with its overall strategy. Founded in 2017, Definely develops AI tools for drafting and reviewing legal documents and raised $30 million in a Series B round last year. Definely co-founder and CEO Nnamdi Emelifeonwu said Connolly's appointment will support the company's international expansion and delivery of innovative solutions for the legal sector.

Artificial Lawyer
Jun 16th, 2025
Webinar Reminder: Ai + Change Management – June 17, 3Pm Uk

Tomorrow – June 17 – at 3PM UK and 10AM ET, Definely and Artificial Lawyer are partnering to bring you a free live webinar about achieving success in AI and legal tech deployment, with change management at the centre of the discussion. And, after all, if legal AI isn’t really about change management, then what is it all about…? So, this should go to the heart of the issues many lawyers and innovation teams are dealing with. Join us tomorrow!Speakers will include:Jayanth Poorna – Partner, Culture and Change practice, Korn Ferry – As an engineer by qualification, a software developer by training and a specialist in culture, leadership and change, Jay brings the unique ability to see technology, operating models and transformation through the lens of human experience.– Partner, Culture and Change practice, Korn Ferry – As an engineer by qualification, a software developer by training and a specialist in culture, leadership and change, Jay brings the unique ability to see technology, operating models and transformation through the lens of human experience. Molly Taylor – Head of Customer Success, Definely – who leads the Customer Success team at Definely, where she is dedicated to ensuring clients achieve measurable value from Definely’s legal products. Before joining Definely, Molly held roles at DXC Technology, Workshare, Litera and Legl.– Head of Customer Success, Definely – who leads the Customer Success team at Definely, where she is dedicated to ensuring clients achieve measurable value from Definely’s legal products. Before joining Definely, Molly held roles at DXC Technology, Workshare, Litera and Legl

LegalTech Talk
Jun 9th, 2025
Definely raises $30M Series B led by Revaia - LegalTechTalk

AI-powered legal tech company, Definely, has raised $30 million in Series B funding to accelerate its global expansion and AI product roadmap. The round includes investors from Europe and North America, and it is led by growth investor Revaia, alongside Alumni Ventures, Beacon Capital, and legal tech giant, Clio.

City A.M.
Jun 9th, 2025
Definely raises $30m in Series B funding

Definely, an AI-powered legal tech company founded by former Freshfields lawyers Nnamdi Emelifeonwu and Feargus MacDaeid, raised $30 million in Series B funding. The company, which aims to make legal documents more accessible, has clients including major law firms and corporations. The funding round included investors like Revaia and Clio, bringing Definely's total funding to $40 million. The company is expanding in the US, with 30% of its revenue from there.

Law.com
Jun 9th, 2025
Definely Secures $30M in Series B Funding

Definely, a London-based contract drafting and review startup, announced a $30 million series B funding round. The round was led by Revaia and included participation from Clio, Alumni Ventures, and Beacon Capital. Existing investors like Octopus Ventures and Cornerstone VC also contributed. The company plans to use the funds to accelerate its U.S. expansion and continue product development.

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