# Valla

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/valla

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Glasgow, UK
- Website: www.valla.uk
- Total disclosed funding: $2.3M
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 13, 2025)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Based in the UK, Valla Ltd specializes in providing a legal platform that assists workers in addressing workplace grievances and navigating employment issues effectively.Founded in 2020, Valla Ltd is a legal tech company based in Glasgow, UK, that focuses on offering support for employment-related disputes. The company has successfully closed a funding deal amounting to GBP 2 million in SEED funding on June 2, 2025, co-led by Ada Ventures, Active Partners, and Portfolio Ventures, with participation from returning investors Techstart Ventures and Resolution Foundation. Valla has conducted a total of 1 deal to date.Valla primarily offers a legal platform designed to assist UK workers in resolving workplace grievances and employment issues. Their main service includes a 30-minute consultation for GBP 45, providing expert guidance on legal options and next steps related to employment disputes. The platform enables users to manage their cases effectively by storing all relevant documents, evidence, and case details in a secure environment. Valla focuses on empowering individuals to understand their legal rights and identify potential claims against employers, particularly in cases of discrimination or unfair treatment. The service caters to a broad clientele, including over 12,000 UK workers, and facilitates interactions with employers, whether for raising complaints, negotiating settlements, or preparing for tribunal hearings.Valla generates revenue primarily through direct-to-consumer transactions, specifically by charging clients for legal coaching services. The flagship offering consists of a consultation service priced at GBP 45 for a 30-minute session, during which users receive expert advice on their employment issues. Clients can also utilize the platform to create professional legal documents without incurring the high costs typically associated with traditional legal services. By centralizing all case-related information and providing necessary tools for self-representation, Valla enhances the user experience while maintaining a cost-effective structure. This business model aligns directly with the needs of individual workers seeking affordable and accessible legal support.In June 2025, Valla Ltd raised GBP 2 million in SEED funding, which will be used to enhance its AI capabilities and support expansion plans. The company is currently exploring opportunities to introduce new products that leverage AI technology and aims to expand its services into additional UK regions to reach a broader client base.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 13, 2025, $2.3M — Active Partners, Techstart Ventures, Ada Ventures, Resolution Foundation, Portfolio Ventures

## Investors

- Active Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/active-partners) — Seed
- Techstart Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/techstart-ventures) — Seed
- Ada Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ada-ventures) — Seed
- Resolution Foundation (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/resolution-foundation) — Seed
- Portfolio Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/portfolio-ventures) — Seed