MDR Lab
lab.mdr.londonMDR Lab focuses exclusively on early-stage legaltech and adjacent technology companies (Cyber, FinTech, PropTech, RegTech, InsurTech) that have touchpoints with law and law firms. They invest in pre-seed to seed stage companies with working prototypes or products looking to scale.
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MDR Lab’s investment philosophy centers on bridging the gap between law and technology by incubating and investing in early-stage legal technology companies. They believe in creating opportunities for startups to work directly with actual legal users early in their journey, giving companies an ‘unfair advantage’ to understand how law firms and buyers of legal services benefit from new technology. Their approach is built on the conviction that by combining deep legal expertise with entrepreneurial talent, they can drive meaningful change in the legal industry.
What Sets Them Apart
- High conviction, low-volume approach with intentionally small cohorts to ensure dedicated time and resources
- Direct access to Mishcon de Reya's lawyers as initial users and regular feedback providers for rapid prototyping
- 12-week intensive on-site programme in London offices providing condensed product development experience
- Access to real legal data, subject matter experts, and professional services networks across Europe, North America, and Middle East
- Demonstrated track record: Alumni have raised over £100m with commercial relationships with leading law firms worldwide
- Flexible investment terms negotiated before programme entry with option to invest rather than immediate equity requirement
- IP ownership retained by founders
- Global reach despite London base - open to pre-seed/seed companies from around the world
Portfolio Highlights
Courtsdesk
Legaltech
SettleIndex
Legaltech
AstroScreen
Cyber Security
LawPanel
Legaltech
Digitory Legal
Legaltech
Litigate
Legaltech
Synergist
Legaltech
Amplifi
Legaltech
+ 21 more companies in their portfolio
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