Afriwise

About

Afriwise is a legal-tech company based in Brussels, Belgium, founded in 2017 or 2018 by Steven De Backer. The company offers an AI-powered online platform that provides real-time, verified legal and regulatory intelligence across 25 to 40+ African jurisdictions. This platform covers over 80% of Africa's economy and includes more than 22 areas of business law, such as employment, competition, and corporate law. Afriwise partners with over 150-180 top in-country law firms to deliver accurate and trustworthy legal information. Its features include AI-driven search, visual reform tracking, automatic alerts on changes, and tools for connecting users with local counsel. The core product, Afriwise 360° Legal & Regulatory Intelligence, offers comprehensive insights into laws and regulations, along with capabilities for monitoring changes and compliance overviews. The company has received multiple Innovation Awards and recognition in various legal tech universes.