A visionary at the intersection of law and technology, Kira Unger is redefining how businesses manage their legal needs.
With a law degree from Stockholm University, Kira began her career as an M&A associate at Mannheimer Swartling, one of Sweden's leading law firms. There, she witnessed firsthand the inefficiencies and complexities of traditional legal processes. Motivated to drive change, she co-founded PocketLaw in 2018 alongside her childhood friend, Olga Beck-Friis.
PocketLaw is an AI-powered legal platform designed to simplify and automate legal workflows for businesses. Under Kira's leadership, the company has expanded rapidly across Europe, serving a diverse clientele ranging from startups to established enterprises. The platform offers intuitive tools that enable teams to manage contracts and legal tasks efficiently, reducing reliance on external legal counsel.
In 2022, PocketLaw secured an $11 million Series A funding round led by Atomico, marking it as Atomico's fourth Swedish investment. This milestone underscored the company's potential to transform the legal tech landscape.
Kira's leadership is characterized by a commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and continuous improvement. She emphasizes the importance of empowering businesses to handle legal matters proactively, stating, "We believe that everything you do more than once should be automated. Digital first and human touch as needed."
In boardrooms and beyond, Kira Unger exemplifies the fusion of legal expertise and technological innovation, driving PocketLaw's mission to make legal processes more accessible and efficient for all businesses.