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CaseCraft AI Closes £550,000 Funding Round to Transform the Small Claims Process in the UK

Jun 19 3 min read

We are delighted to share some fantastic news about CaseCraft AI’s evolution. The company has completed a funding round of £550,000 at a pre-money valuation of £3,000,000. Obviously, raising funds is a good thing, but what’s most incredible is that our funding supports our investors’ belief and confidence in the change we create for the UK legal system.

Excellent Partnership

With the commitment of £300,000 from pledged lead investor Mount Fund, they will have a very active role in the future of our mission and continued financial commitment to our venture. We’re also deeply grateful to all our investors for their trust, support, and belief in our mission. Their collective commitment empowers us to move forward with confidence as we prepare for launch and scale our impact across the UK legal space.

Why CaseCraft AI?

The legal system can feel inaccessible to many people when tackling small claims. CaseCraft AI was created to bridge that gap by providing a platform that streamlines the litigation process for all parties involved. Our goal is to improve and streamline workflows, assist people in resolving disputes early, and prepare the user to resolve the dispute without any need to go to court. 

To provide some context, in the UK, the Small Claims Track is a simplified court process for disputes about claims of up to £10,000 (this limit is £1,000 for personal injury and housing disrepair claims). The most common claims are unpaid invoices, defective items, and disputes over tenancy deposits.

The Team Supporting the Vision

CaseCraft AI was founded by a multidisciplinary team with a passion for excellence:

  • Michael Iatsukha and Ruslan Kosarenko, trained lawyers with a strong awareness of the legal landscape.
  • Dmitry Bagrov, who is a software development expert, overseeing the software quality of our platform.
  • Alexander Mints, who is a finance and investment specialist and he ensures that our operations are strong and scalable.

As Michael Iatsukha, Co-founder of CaseCraft AI, puts it:
“We are at a pivotal moment in the application of technology to professional services and consumer solutions. This is just the beginning of the value AI can unlock, helping users achieve more with fewer resources.”

What’s Next for Us?

We are so pumped up and ready to go with this funding to turn our vision into a reality. It is an exciting time to be developing our platform because we strongly believe we will affect change in the small claims process in the UK. 

This is only the beginning. Follow us for regular updates as we see how far we can push the boundaries of AI in legal tech.

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Co-founder

Alexander Mints

Finance, operations and product development

Alexander has made significant contributions to the field of investment management, notably through his role in establishing EG Capital Advisors and spearheading its Emerging Markets Corporate High Yield investment strategy from its inception. His career is marked by a deep understanding of credit analysis, risk evaluation, and a hands-on approach to investment management, honed through extensive experience in the industry.

Previously holding key roles in reputable financial institutions, Alexander served as the Head of Analytics and Portfolio Manager at Alfa Capital’s Multi-Family Office Department. There, he applied his skills and comprehensive market knowledge to manage portfolios effectively, ensuring client satisfaction and investment success.

His career journey also includes a tenure at SDM Bank, where he worked as an Economist and Financial Supervision Specialist in the Risk Assessment Group.

Co-founder

Michael Iatsukha

Legal research and product development

Michael, a partner at, a Legal 500 law firm, Sterling Law and co-founder of AQLO, brings his expertise in civil litigation, corporate and commercial law to the forefront of legal technology and innovation.

His experience at Sterling Law, where he navigated clients through the complexities of litigation, is invaluable in informing the development and functionality of CaseCraft AI. Michael’s practical approach to legal challenges, focused on efficient and client-friendly solutions, is embedded into the core of CaseCraft AI, ensuring users receive not just technological convenience but also legally sound guidance.

Similarly, his involvement in AQLO, a testament to his innovative spirit and tech-forward thinking, complements his work at CaseCraft AI. His ability to merge legal proficiency with technological advancement is a cornerstone of his contribution to CaseCraft AI, making the platform a pioneering tool in legal tech.

Co-founder

Dmitry Bagrov

Technology oversight

Dmitry Bagrov led the establishment of DataArt UK and currently oversees all aspects of its operations, from sales to production and HR management.

In his time as a Managing Director, Dmitry has built DataArt UK into a fully-staffed provider of end-to-end solutions and has brought annual revenue from $2.4 million in 2009 to over $110 million in 2023. He has led teams to gain a range of clients, including Flutter, Apax Partners, Trainline, Coller Capital, Ocado Technology, British Gas, major UK banks and financial services firms.

With over thirty years’ experience across product and service development, delivery, sales and management, Dmitry’s 24 years with DataArt followed roles of project manager and developer in other companies.

Dmitry is a regular media commentator on business technology issues, such as digital strategy, digital transformation, innovation, and has been quoted in The Financial Times, The Times, The Guardian, TechWeekEurope, Vanilla+, Forbes, BBC and numerous other news outlets.

Dmitry holds an MBA from London Cass Business School.

Co-founder

Ruslan Kosarenko

Legal research, PR and marketing

Ruslan Kosarenko is a renowned UK immigration lawyer and Partner, recognized by Legal 500. He manages a team of 40 lawyers and is a visionary in immigration law, co-founding several platforms that are transforming the immigration process. These include Emigral, an immigration tech platform; AQLO, a legal and accounting tech platform for startups; talentvisa.uk, an immigration tech platform for talented individuals; Bug Free Immigration, an immigration and recruitment platform for high-ranking IT professionals; and the London Business Club.

As the Head of Immigration at Sterling Law, he has co-founded platforms like “Emigral” and “Talentvisa” revolutionizing the UK immigration process. His expertise covers High Net Worth applications, extradition, and human rights applications. He is known for being a ‘strategic problem solver.’

Ruslan has a strong commitment to integrating technology into immigration services, evident in his partnership with EMIGRAL.UK, focusing on AI-enhanced solutions to streamline the immigration process. His legal acumen is also demonstrated in significant cases like R (on the Application of Franco) v SSHD.

Advisor

Ed Crosse

Ed Crosse is a Commercial Disputes Partner at Simmons & Simmons LLP and a CEDR Accredited Mediator, with over 30 years’ experience representing clients across a wide range of sectors including Wholesale and Private Banking, Wealth Management, AMIF, Real Estate Finance, Health & Life Sciences, Defence, and Aviation. He has particular expertise in commercial and civil fraud claims arising from or into the UAE, Switzerland, and CIS countries. Ed is frequently instructed to conduct internal investigations involving financial services regulation and suspected corrupt payments.

Renowned for his meticulous and unrelenting approach to litigation, Ed is regarded as a “leave no stone unturned” advocate. He is known for his strategic, considered style—choosing precision over aggression and bringing clarity to complex disputes.

Ed has played a leading role in shaping litigation practice in England and Wales. As President of the London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA) in 2016, he helped drive significant civil procedure reforms in the Business and Property Courts, including the Shorter and Flexible Trials Scheme (STS) and the Disclosure Pilot (now Practice Direction 57AD). In 2018, he was elected to the Council of the Law Society of England & Wales representing the City of London and serves on the City of London Law Society committee. He is a respected speaker and chair at legal industry events, regularly addressing both technical and strategic topics.

Recognised as a Tier 1 “Leading Partner” in Civil Fraud, Ed has been described by legal directories as “a star litigator”, “client-focused”, and “a highly experienced litigator with great judgement, who combines excellent knowledge of the law with a real understanding of the commercial drivers of cases.”

Ed qualified as a solicitor in 1997, having trained at Clifford Chance and practiced at a leading City firm before joining his current firm in 2012.

At CaseCraft.AI, Ed serves as a trusted Advisor, contributing across several critical areas:

  • Strategic Guidance: Providing expert advice on legal strategy to ensure the platform aligns with current legal standards and best practices.

  • Industry Insights: Offering a deep understanding of legal market trends, challenges, and opportunities to guide product development and positioning.

  • Network Expansion: Introducing CaseCraft.AI to key stakeholders, partners, and clients within the legal ecosystem.

  • Product Evaluation: Delivering thoughtful, practical feedback on the platform’s capabilities, identifying areas for refinement and innovation.

  • Mentorship: Supporting the founding team with seasoned insight, helping them navigate the legal tech landscape with clarity and confidence.