About Justice Tech sector in United States
The Justice Tech sector in United States comprises 1.64K companies, including 390 funded companies having collectively raised $12.2B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 195 are Series A+ funded, and 4 have achieved unicorn status.
Justice Tech sector in United States has seen 98 acquisitions and 9 IPOs. This represents almost 6.5% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies that offer solutions to make legal support accessible, fair, and equitable for people and communities impacted by the criminal and civil justice system.
Solutions like a marketplace for lawyers, online legal consulting, dispute resolution solutions, tech-enabled legal services, litigation finance, etc. that make access to justice easier are included in this sector. Solutions for contract management solutions, legal solutions for enterprises, legacy planning solutions, Intellectual Property management solutions, e-discovery solutions for lawyers, CRM and marketing solutions, etc are excluded.
Top Justice Tech Companies in United States
There are 1,636 Justice Tech startups in United States which include Equifax, TransUnion, Experian, Esusu, Truework. Out of these, 390 startups are funded, with 195 having secured Series A+ funding, and 4 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 95 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Stanford University, Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania.
Here is the list of top Justice Tech startups in United States
1. Equifax
Provider of consumer credit reporting, monitoring, and identity theft protection services. Offers individuals access to personal credit reports and credit scores, along with alerts on significant changes to help detect potential fraud. Provides subscription products that bundle credit file monitoring across bureaus, credit report locks, dark web scanning, fraud alerts, and identity restoration assistance. Delivers family-focused plans that extend credit monitoring and identity protection features to multiple household members. Supports a mobile app that lets users view their credit report, track score progress, manage freezes and alerts, and access educational resources on managing credit and fraud risks.
Key facts about Equifax
- Founded Year: 1899
- Location: Atlanta (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: AQR Capital Management, Intech and 44 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, May 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 88 Competitors
2. TransUnion
Provider of consumer credit reports, credit monitoring, scores, and identity tools. The business offers individuals access to personal credit reports and credit scores, along with monitoring and alerts that notify users about important changes in their credit files. It supplies online tools for placing or lifting credit freezes, adding fraud alerts, and disputing items reported in credit histories. Additional services include personalized credit education resources and offers for financial products such as credit cards, loans, and insurance based on a user’s credit profile.
Key facts about TransUnion
- Founded Year: 1968
- Location: Chicago (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $7.5M
- Investors: Advent International, The Pritzker Organization and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Unattributed, Oct 29, 2014, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 816 Competitors
3. Experian
Provider of consumer credit reports, credit management tools and financial products. The business offers individuals access to personal credit reports and credit scores, along with monitoring and alerts to track changes in their credit files. It supplies tools to help users dispute inaccuracies, freeze or unlock credit files, and add fraud alerts for identity protection. Additional services include products aimed at helping customers build or improve credit using reported bill payments, as well as a digital checking account linked to credit-building features. The organization also presents comparison and application journeys for credit cards, loans, insurance, and subscription optimization, designed to support money management and cost savings.
Key facts about Experian
- Founded Year: 1980
- Location: Costa Mesa (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Burman Family Holdings, Europa and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), May 01, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 46 Competitors
4. Esusu
Online platform offering credit-building solutions through rent payment reporting. It captures rental payment data and reports it to credit bureaus to boost credit scores. This helps the tenants to build and establish their credit scores and also helps property owners to attract new tenants. It also reports property management analytics and more.
Key facts about Esusu
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $200M
- Investors: Sinai Ventures, Acumen and 29 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Dec 11, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 76/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 106 Competitors
5. Truework
Candidate background verification solution. It allows users to automate the verification process and verify information like employment and income. It also conducts background checks during loan applications and home purchases. Clients include Trunk Club, The Motley Fool, InsideSales.com, and more.
Key facts about Truework
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $119M
- Investors: American Express Ventures, G Squared and 23 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jun 14, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 70/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 5 of 1,337 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Justice Tech sector in United States
199 Justice Tech startups in United States were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 14 |
2024 | 52 |
2023 | 78 |
2022 | 73 |
2021 | 112 |
2020 | 199 |
2019 | 125 |
2018 | 126 |
2017 | 99 |
2016 | 78 |
Stage-wise distribution of Justice Tech sector companies in United States
Out of the total 1,636 Justice Tech companies in United States, 390 have secured funding. Among them, 195 have reached Series A or higher, and 142 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 1,636
Funded - 390
Series A+ - 195
Series B+ - 142
Series C+ - 122
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 1,636 |
Funded | 390 |
Series A+ | 195 |
Series B+ | 142 |
Series C+ | 122 |
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Funding Trends in the Justice Tech sector in United States
Total funding year-on-year in the Justice Tech sector in United States
The Justice Tech sector in United States saw a total funding of more than $10.1B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2018 at more than $2.27B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $718M |
2024 | $550M |
2023 | $921M |
2022 | $1.25B |
2021 | $867M |
2020 | $937M |
2019 | $1.15B |
2018 | $2.27B |
2017 | $397M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Justice Tech in United States
In the year 2025, till December 2025, Justice Tech companies in United States have raised $668M in equity funding across 33 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till December 2024), Justice Tech companies in United States had raised $544M across 42 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 22.95% rise in funding in Justice Tech companies in United States as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Justice Tech companies in United States:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series C | 4011 | Dec 11, 2025 | ||
Seed | 7689 | Nov 10, 2025 | ||
Series D | 4001 | Nov 04, 2025 | ||
Series A | 8194 | Oct 28, 2025 | and 1 more | |
Series B | 5862 | Oct 28, 2025 |
Top Investors in Justice Tech in United States
Y Combinator is the top investor in Justice Tech companies in United States based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Justice Tech companies in United States:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Mountain View (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
Sunnyvale (United States) |
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M&A activity in Justice Tech sector in United States
In the year 2025, till December 2025, 9 acquisitions happened in Justice Tech sector in United States. Last year, in 2024, a total of 7 acquisitions happened in Justice Tech sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Justice Tech sector in United States:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Dec 15, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 17, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 22, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 18, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 30, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Justice Tech sector in United States
Here are the acquisition trends in Justice Tech sector in United States:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 9 |
2024 | 7 |
2023 | 7 |
2022 | 11 |
2021 | 14 |
2020 | 14 |
2019 | 9 |
2018 | 5 |
2017 | 10 |
IPOs in Justice Tech in United States
In the year 2022, till January 2022, 1 IPO happened in Justice Tech sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Justice Tech sector in United States:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jan 31, 2022 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jun 23, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Feb 24, 2021 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) | |
Jun 03, 2020 | Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) | |
Aug 14, 2018 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) |
Colleges which produce the most Justice Tech companies in United States
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Justice Tech in United States
Most number of Justice Tech startups in United States have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 23 |
Harvard University | 22 |
University of Pennsylvania | 16 |
Harvard Business School | 13 |
Columbia University | 10 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 9 |
Columbia Business School | 8 |
Stanford Business School | 8 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 8 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 8 |
Total funding in Justice Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in United States
In the last 10 years, The Wharton School graduates' Justice Tech companies in United States have raised the most funding among top colleges. Stanford University alumni are second, and Stanford Business School alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
The Wharton School | $3.07B |
Stanford University | $2.17B |
Stanford Business School | $1.68B |
University of Pennsylvania | $1.43B |
Wharton School | $1.23B |
Harvard University | $1.15B |
Harvard Business School | $855M |
University of Waterloo | $686M |
Columbia University | $609M |
Princeton University | $545M |
Top News in Justice Tech in United States
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Experian Expands Ascend Platform with Full Access to UK Commercial Credit DataEuropaWire•Jan 05, 2026•Experian
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Experian Wins Dataiku Frontrunner Award for AI-Driven Marketplace PlatformBusiness Wire•Dec 29, 2025•Experian
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Asurint and OMNIA Partners Announce Strategic PartnershipGlobeNewswire•Dec 17, 2025•Asurint, OMNIA Partners
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Outlook for 2026: Experian Health Releases Revenue Cycle Management PredictionsBusiness Wire•Dec 15, 2025•Experian
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TransUnion projects moderate credit card balance growth in 2026GlobeNewswire•Dec 10, 2025•TransUnion
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EV Financing Gains Traction Amid Tax Credit Expiration: Experian Report for Q3 2025Crowdfund Insider•Dec 07, 2025•Experian
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87% of UK Business Leaders Expect Responsible AI to Become a Strategic Advantage Within Two YearsFintech Finance•Nov 27, 2025•Experian
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Canadians Increase Credit Usage Amid Lower Interest Rates, Mortgage Churn RisesGlobeNewswire•Nov 25, 2025•TransUnion
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Higher Credit Card Usage Expected Among US Shoppers this Holiday SeasonGlobeNewswire•Nov 20, 2025•TransUnion
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FICO Partners with Plaid to Launch Next-Generation Cash Flow UltraFICO® ScoreMarTech Series•Nov 20, 2025•FICO, Plaid
