# FF Bequest

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/ff-bequest

- Industry: Insurance
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.bequest.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.4M
- Latest round: Seed (May 27, 2021)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in the UK, FF Bequest Limited specializes in fiduciary administration software solutions, streamlining estate and trust management for legal and accounting professionals.Founded in 2019 in London, UK, FF Bequest Limited offers software solutions designed specifically for professionals managing estates, trusts, and powers of attorney. The company was founded by James Buckley-Thorp and Pawel Terpilowski, both of whom have backgrounds in technology and business. In May 2021, the firm successfully raised GBP 1.7 million in Seed funding led by Kuvi Capital, with contributions from Form Ventures, Gaingels Syndicate, and returning investor Clocktower Technology Ventures. The total amount raised to date is GBP 1.7 million across 2 deals.Bequest.com provides end-to-end fiduciary administration software solutions aimed at professionals in the legal and accounting sectors, specifically addressing the complexities of estate, trust, and power of attorney (POA) administration. The company’s core offerings focus on streamlining processes such as document automation, fiduciary accounting, and intelligent client intake. These tools allow users to efficiently gather client information, generate necessary legal documents, and manage fiduciary accounting tasks with ease, reducing redundancy and minimizing errors. Their platform is tailored for use by lawyers, paralegals, law clerks, and accountants across various geographic markets in the United States, including California and potentially other regions where fiduciary services are regulated. Bequest's solutions are designed to enhance operational efficiency, enabling clients to focus on substantive legal issues rather than administrative burdens.Bequest operates on a per-file pricing model, charging clients based on the specific services utilized without imposing contracts or hidden fees. For example, the company charges GBP 99.99 for a probate file, GBP 149.99 for estate accounting, and offers power of attorney accounting at GBP 179.99 billed every three years. This structure supports a business-to-business (B2B) transactional relationship, allowing legal and accounting professionals to adopt Bequest's software without significant upfront costs. Clients interact with Bequest's platform primarily through individual transactions for each case, leveraging its automation features to reduce data entry and improve document management. By focusing on flexible pricing and transparent fee structures, Bequest caters to the needs of firms of all sizes, ensuring accessibility and ease of integration into existing workflows.Following the Seed funding round completed in May 2021, FF Bequest Limited plans to utilize the GBP 1.7 million raised to further develop its products and services. The company is working on new features for its software aimed at enhancing user experience and efficiency for fiduciary tasks. Furthermore, FF Bequest intends to expand its market presence beyond the UK into additional regions in the United States, with specific focus on states where fiduciary services are in high demand, by late 2023.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, May 27, 2021, $2.4M — Clocktower Technology Ventures, Gaingels, Form Ventures, Kuvi Capital

## Investors

- Clocktower Technology Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/clocktower-technology-ventures) — Seed
- Gaingels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gaingels) — Seed
- Form Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/form-ventures) — Seed
- Kuvi Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kuvi-capital) — Seed