Thirdfort Secures an Extra £1 million to Keep Law Firms Secure on the Go
Why the Surge?
With the COVID‑19 rollercoaster turning all legal offices into virtual hubs, Thirdfort has seen a 5‑fold jump in leads. The company’s cutting‑edge mobile app lets lawyers verify clients via document scans, facial recognition, and Open Banking—no more in‑person ID check headaches.
Investor Love
In its latest seed‑plus round, the quintet James Meekings, Andy Mullinger, David Rutter (co‑founders of Funding Circle and R3), together with Mishcon de Reya and a roster of “best‑in‑class” angels, tossed in fresh capital. That pushes the total raised to £2.7 million.
Growth on the Horizon
- The team grew from 15 to 25 folks since March.
- They’re projecting a 60 % headcount rise over the next year.
- The newly‑infused £1 million will fuel product expansions, client onboarding, and a tighter focus on fighting fraud and cybercrime.
From Accelerator to Industry Game‑Changer
After emerging from Mishcon de Reya’s MDR LAB accelerator in 2018, Thirdfort opened its first office in Victoria, London. Early seed money came from Mishcon and high‑profile angels like Alex Chesterman (Zoopla founder) and Chris Marks (ex‑CEO of NatWest Markets).
Co‑Founder’s Take
Olly Thornton‑Berry, co‑founder and Managing Director, sums up the buzz: “Lawyers are prying at a door that moves faster than a speeding bullet—especially with pandemic‑induced chaos. Our slick mobile app helps firms cut fraud risk while making client onboarding feel less like a chore and more like a breeze.”
“We’ve hit an up‑to‑five‑fold surge in demand, and despite the market turbulence, that £1 million gives us the power to sprint ahead.”
