JUPUS, a Cologne, Germany-based legal tech startup that provides automated AI solutions for law firms, has raised €6.5 million in seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by Acton Capital, with participation from existing investors High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and several business angels.
Acton Capital is an international venture capital firm with offices in Munich and Vancouver. Since 1999, the team has been investing in technology-based business models across Europe and North America. With over two decades of experience and a deep understanding of digital transformation, Acton Capital has supported more than 100 startups.
JUPUS Use of Funds
The company plans to use the funds to develop its AI software further, expand its market share, and accelerate the automation of legal work.
About JUPUS
Founded in 2022 by René Fergen and Jannis Gebauer, JUPUS is a legal tech company that offers a fully automated AI solution designed specifically for law firms. Its AI secretary automates the entire law firm workflow — from client communication and administrative tasks to case preparation and drafting pleadings. The solution enables law firms to manage their processes using artificial intelligence, from the initial client call to the final written submission. Based in Cologne, Germany, the company serves hundreds of law firms with its AI secretariat.
Funding Details
Company: JUPUS GmbH
Raised: €6.5M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: May 2025
Lead Investor: Acton Capital
Additional Investors: High-Tech Gründerfonds, several business angels
Company Website: https://jupus.ai/
Software Category: Legal Tech / Artificial Intelligence
Source: https://www.jupus.de/blog/jupus-schliesst-erfolgreiche-seed-runde-uber-6-5-millionen-euro-ab-acton-capital-als-lead-investor