Resolutiion Raises $10.4M to Identify Contract Disputes

The big picture: London-based Resolutiion has raised $10.4 million to help companies identify contract disputes early and prevent them from worsening. The startup, led by former Royal Air Force and UK Cabinet Office commercial lead Fayola-Maria Jack, uses AI to manage post-signature contract conflicts. Find out more at Resolutiion.com.

Why it matters:

• Significant Costs: One-fifth of contracts end in dispute, leading to potential losses of up to £90 million for every £1 billion worth of contracts.
• Proactive Intervention: Resolutiion’s AI system, Octavia, detects early warning signs of potential disputes weeks before formal claims are submitted, allowing for timely intervention.
• Market Opportunity: The contract management software market is projected to grow from $3.65 billion in 2026 to $9.62 billion by 2034, with Resolutiion targeting the high-stakes post-signature segment in defense, energy, and manufacturing.

How it works:

• Data Integration: Resolutiion combines diverse data sources from active contracts, including emails, project trackers, invoices, and supplier messages.
• AI-Powered Detection: The company’s proprietary OctaviaCore technology analyzes this data to identify trends and early indicators of potential conflicts, such as missed deadlines.
• Coordinated Response: Once a potential dispute is identified, the system assists in coordinating the subsequent steps among all relevant parties, streamlining conflict resolution.

The catch: While companies like Luminance and Robin AI focus on pre-signature contract preparation and negotiation, Resolutiion tackles the more complex and costly post-signature issues. However, the market for a dedicated deeptech operating layer for corporate disputes remains nascent, and its success will depend on whether enterprises trust an AI system to manage actual conflicts between clients.