Berlin-based legal tech startup Noxtua SE—formerly known as Xayn—has raised €80.7 million in Series B funding to accelerate its mission of developing Europe’s first sovereign Legal AI.
The round was led by prominent German legal publisher C.H.Beck, with participation from Northern Data, CMS, and global law firm Dentons.
This strategic raise brings together deep expertise in AI, law, and high-performance computing, positioning Noxtua at the forefront of Europe’s push for digitally sovereign legal technology.
A Legal AI Designed for European Sovereignty
Noxtua, founded on academic research from Oxford University and Imperial College London, is building AI tools specifically designed for legal professionals—grounded in European values and compliant with regional data and confidentiality laws.
The flagship initiative from this funding round is Beck-Noxtua, a newly launched AI-powered legal workspace that integrates Noxtua’s fine-tuned LLMs with C.H.Beck’s extensive legal database, one of the largest in the German-speaking world with over 55 million documents.
“Europe’s digital sovereignty isn’t just a political ideal—it’s a technical mission. This funding helps us make it a reality,” said Dr. Leif-Nissen Lundbæk, Noxtua co-founder and CEO.
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Strategic Investors Powering European Legal Infrastructure
The investor group reflects a deliberate alignment of industry and technological vision:
- C.H.Beck brings unparalleled legal content and distribution reach
- CMS and Dentons contribute legal tech and regulatory insight
- Northern Data offers sovereign compute power to train and deploy AI models securely in Europe
“This partnership represents more than just capital—it’s a commitment to shaping a legally compliant, secure AI infrastructure for Europe’s legal sector,” said Aroosh Thillainathan, CEO of Northern Data Group.
Compliant by Design
Unlike many legal tech tools built in the U.S. or Asia, Noxtua is specifically engineered for use without requiring data anonymization. It adheres to strict standards under German law, including the German Criminal Code and Federal Code for Lawyers, allowing professionals to work with sensitive legal information without compromising privacy or compliance.
Market Expansion and Vision
The Series B funding will support:
- Expansion into new European markets
- Development of additional headquarters across the EU
- Continued investment in sovereign AI infrastructure
- New product innovations tailored for legal professionals and institutions
In a strategic move, C.H.Beck and Dominik Schiener (co-founder of IOTA) have also acquired shares from early investor Earlybird VC, signaling a consolidation of long-term, mission-aligned stakeholders.
“We’re continuing the journey we began in 2017—building powerful AI rooted in European values,” added Lundbæk.
Broader Implications for Europe’s Tech Landscape
The Noxtua funding round underscores the continent’s increasing emphasis on regulatory-compliant AI, particularly in sensitive sectors like law. As the EU moves closer to finalizing its AI Act, the company’s vision of a sovereign, legally grounded AI infrastructure is increasingly seen as critical to Europe’s digital future.
“Our partnership with Noxtua is a cornerstone of our innovation strategy,” said Dr. Oliver Hofmann, Head of Legal Tech at C.H.Beck. “Together, we aim to deliver not only legal content, but full-spectrum productivity tools built on trustworthy AI.”
Noxtua is not just building a product—it’s establishing a new standard for what legally compliant AI can look like in Europe. With the backing of top legal and computing players, the company is poised to lead the next wave of digital transformation in the legal sector.
