Former Justice Department antitrust officials Jonathan Kanter and Doha Mekki have launched FluxCap, an artificial intelligence startup designed to help plaintiff attorneys evaluate potential claims, analyze evidence and develop legal arguments more efficiently, The New York Times reports.
The tool aims to reduce the time and resources traditionally required for complex litigation, allowing smaller teams of experienced attorneys to handle more cases without relying heavily on junior lawyers.
FluxCap combines the founders’ antitrust expertise with technology developed by engineers led by Marshall Seid, a former tech lead at Palantir, and includes at least four other former Justice Department antitrust officials. The company’s first customers include boutique law firm Kressin Powers, and it is in procurement discussions with offices of two state attorneys general and a large municipality.
FluxCap enters a rapidly expanding legal technology market as law firms and technology companies race to develop AI-powered tools. Funding for legal startups increased nearly 150% from 2024 to 2025, reaching $3.2 billion, according to PitchBook.
Major players include Harvey and Legora, while Google, Anthropic and OpenAI have also introduced legal tools.
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