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Jupiter Lex was founded to solve a problem that affects millions of people and small businesses across the UK: a lack of access to affordable and understandable legal support. The justice gap, where individuals and SMEs are unable to enforce their rights due to high costs and system complexity, has significant social and economic consequences. What began as a challenge to make the law more accessible has evolved into a groundbreaking company that’s using technology to empower ordinary people and level the playing field.
Addressing a social issue
Jupiter Lex was built around the fact that traditional legal services were failing to serve a huge segment of the population. Many people with genuine legal problems, from housing disputes to small business contract issues, are often forced to abandon their claims or represent themselves without adequate knowledge because the cost of hiring a solicitor is prohibitive. The founders identified a critical need for a solution that was affordable, user-friendly, and effective.
The concept was clear: create a technology-driven platform that automates key parts of the legal process, providing high-quality, fixed-fee services for common legal issues. The initial idea wasn’t just about lowering costs; it was about empowering individuals with the tools and confidence to pursue justice. By demystifying complex legal procedures and providing clear, actionable guidance, Jupiter Lex envisioned a solution that would give people control over their legal journey and ensure that their rights are protected.
Building a new approach to legal services
Jupiter Lex’s platform represents a significant advancement in legaltech. At its core is a sophisticated system that automates document creation, manages case timelines, and facilitates communication between parties, streamlining processes that are traditionally manual and time-consuming.
The platform’s key breakthrough is its ability to handle specific types of civil and commercial litigation at a fraction of the cost of a traditional law firm. For example, it offers fixed-fee packages for small claims court proceedings, landlord and tenant disputes, and debt recovery. By leveraging technology to handle repetitive tasks, the platform allows its in-house legal experts to focus on providing strategic advice where it matters most. This hybrid model, combining powerful automation with human expertise, establishes Jupiter Lex not as a simple document template service, but as a comprehensive legal solution that delivers real outcomes for its clients.
Scaling legaltech and the Carbon13 solution
Disrupting a traditional industry like law is challenging, and this is where venture builders like Carbon13 play a crucial role. While renowned for its focus on climatetech, Carbon13’s investment thesis also extends to high-impact companies that use technology to solve fundamental societal problems. Jupiter Lex was part of the portfolio for Carbon13's SEIS Fund VII, demonstrating a commitment to ventures that have the capacity to generate both financial returns and bring about positive societal change. The company's mission to enhance access to justice resonates strongly with the growing field of impact investing.
Jupiter Lex’s inclusion in Carbon13’s SEIS Fund VII portfolio highlights the calibre of companies that the programme develops, and the range of innovative technologies being developed by Carbon13 companies.
While that fund is now closed, investors have the opportunity to back the next generation of high-impact startups through the Carbon13 SEIS Fund VIII. Through this fund, investors can access a diversified portfolio of carefully selected companies, each seeking to address significant market opportunities with innovative, scalable solutions. Many of these investment opportunities are eligible for the UK Government’s Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), which is designed to incentivise investment in innovative, early-stage businesses by offering powerful tax reliefs, including up to 50% income tax relief, tax-free capital growth, and loss relief on investments that fail (tax reliefs are subject to individual circumstances).
For investors seeking both compelling financial returns and a tangible, positive impact on society, the Carbon13 SEIS Fund VIII offers a powerful proposition: the chance to fuel the growth of groundbreaking businesses that are building a better future.
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