How Founders Law Helped Minitap Close Their $4.1M Seed Round

Big Ambitions, Big AI

When Minitap Inc decided to raise their seed round, they were aiming high. Their AI system isn’t just smart, it actually outperforms Google DeepMind on its own mobile agent benchmark. That kind of innovation naturally caught the attention of top investors, but it also meant Minitap needed legal support that could keep up.

That’s where Founders Law came in. As a founder-focused corporate lawyer and corporate solicitor team with deep experience acting as a fundraising lawyer and fundraising solicitor for high-growth startups, we know seed rounds move fast. Having a legal partner who understands the ins and outs of AI startups, venture capital dynamics, and early-stage fundraising can make all the difference.

Navigating the Round: Smooth Sailing

Seed rounds are fast and intense, and negotiations can get tricky. As experienced VC lawyers and VC solicitors, we worked closely with Minitap to make sure governance, investor rights, and founder protections were all balanced. Every agreement was structured to scale as the company grows, because the last thing a founder wants is to outgrow their own legal framework.

Abdul Khan, Senior Associate and Head of Fundraising at Founders Law, provided hands-on guidance as the lead fundraising solicitor, making sure that things kept moving efficiently and removing potential friction so the Minitap team could focus on building relationships and telling their story. In their own words:

“Founders Law didn’t just deliver documents, they delivered certainty. Timing mattered, and their guidance made the whole seed round smoother than we could have imagined.”
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Luc Mahoux, Co-Founder of Minitap.

The Result: A Strong Foundation for Growth

Minitap closed a $4.1M seed round towards the end of 2025 with investors including Moxxie Ventures and Mercuri. Beyond the money, they now have a scalable legal framework that will grow with them, protecting their IP and supporting future fundraising with the backing of an experienced corporate solicitor and VC lawyer team.

For us at Founders Law, this was another example of how founder-focused legal support can actually accelerate growth rather than slow it down. By combining practical legal advice from a specialist corporate lawyer with a deep understanding of venture-backed AI companies, we helped Minitap pair their world-class technology with a strong legal foundation.

Takeaways for Founders

If you’re raising your first (or next) seed round, here’s what we learned from this journey:

• Start early: Having your legal ducks in a row before you talk to investors speeds things up and gives your fundraising lawyer room to move fast.
• Protect your IP: Your technology is your biggest asset, treat it like one with the right corporate solicitor support.
• Keep investors aligned: Clear legal frameworks built by experienced VC solicitors build trust and make negotiation easier.

Planning your next raise? Let’s chat.

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