Legitify, an online notarization solution, proudly announced the successful close of a €1.5 million seed funding round. This significant milestone is led by Verb Ventures, with key contributions from Enterprise Ireland, Actium Partners, Redbay Ventures, and other investors, marking a strong vote of confidence in Legitify’s innovative approach to simplifying and streamlining notarization processes.
Founded in the autumn of 2020 in Stockholm, Sweden, by co-founders Aida Lutaj (CEO) and Arko Ganguli (CPO), and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the company was previously backed by Antler, NDRC, and the Alchemist Accelerator. Legitify has quickly established itself as a leading remote online notarization solution in Europe and beyond. The company empowers both enterprises and individuals to effortlessly certify and notarize documents online, transcending traditional jurisdictional boundaries and transforming in-person processes with a sleek, intuitive, and cost-effective online solution.
Legitify’s impact is already evident, with many leading enterprises and professional services firms across over 40 geographies leveraging the solution for their notarization needs. The company is setting a new standard for online document certification and notarization across Europe and beyond, servicing over 1,100 customers and spanning sectors from financial services to legal services, consulting, real estate, and more.
Aida Lutaj, CEO of Legitify, shared: “This funding round, spearheaded by Verb Ventures, represents a significant leap forward for Legitify. It not only reinforces our commitment to making cross-border legal processes smoother and more accessible but also paves the way for us to expand our product offering, introduce AI-powered enhancements to our solution, and broaden our operational reach. We’re excited to solidify our position as a leader in tech-enabled notarization and essential business services as we continue to expand into new markets.”
Alexander Chikunov, Founding Partner at Verb Ventures, stated: “In a remarkably short time, Legitify has emerged as a frontrunner in providing a seamless notarization solution to professionals across various industries. Their innovative platform addresses a critical need in a market that sees billions of certifications and notarizations annually. We’re thrilled to support Legitify’s growth ambitions and their journey to introduce new products and solutions to their customers.”
Javier Extebeste, Chairman of Redbay Ventures, shares: “We believe that superior products develop superior businesses. Legitify and its founders accumulate the drive, user understanding, and legal expertise to build superior products and continue as frontrunners in the massive digital notarization market.”
As Legitify embarks on this exciting new chapter, the company is poised to further disrupt the legal-tech market and redefine the standards of efficiency, accessibility, and security in online notarization services and broader legal processes.”
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