Qanooni raises $2M to automate legal and compliance workflows with AI
Qanooni is a RegTech and LegalTech startup based in the United Arab Emirates. It has raised $2M in pre-seed funding. The funds will be used to advance its AI-powered compliance tools. The round was led by Village Global. Oryx Fund (Salica Investments), TA Ventures, and several angel investors also participated.
Qanooni’s product helps compliance and legal teams streamline contract management. It achieves this by embedding automated review and drafting tools directly into Microsoft Word and Outlook. The software analyzes writing in real time, aligning it with internal policies and regulatory frameworks. This reduces the time spent on manual review and helps teams avoid policy violations.
Unlike standalone compliance platforms, Qanooni integrates directly into the tools professionals already use. Its embedded approach improves adoption and efficiency, allowing legal and compliance workflows to stay fast and accurate without added complexity.
The company has already launched in the UAE and UK, targeting compliance-heavy industries including financial services and law. With this new funding, Qanooni plans to expand its technical team. It aims to build new integrations. Additionally, it will grow its customer base across key regulated markets.
Qanooni’s approach reflects a broader shift in RegTech toward automation that works inside existing systems. As compliance requirements grow more complex, firms are prioritizing tools that reduce friction and increase consistency without requiring new infrastructure.
Qanooni’s funding round signals continued interest in embedded compliance tools. These tools offer speed, scale, and alignment with real-world workflows.
