Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform CADRE ODR raises $200K in a pre-Series A round

Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform CADRE ODR has raised $200,000 in an ongoing pre-series A funding round led by investors including serial entrepreneurs Aprameya Radhakrishna, Murali Subramanian and Ram Bhamidi, (founder of Radarr) and industry experts including Aneesh Garg (General Counsel, Jumbo Electronics) and international lawyer Rahul Guptan.

The strategic investment will fuel CADRE’s mission to democratize access to justice, creating an affordable, efficient, and accessible dispute resolution option for businesses and individuals, the release notes.

What does CADRE ODR do?

Co-founded in 2019 by engineer-lawyer duo Kanchan Gupta and Rajneesh Jaswal, CADRE ODR uses advanced technology to offer legally binding, rapid, and cost-effective solutions for commercial and other disputes.

The startup claims that it leverages its AI-driven platform to reduce dispute resolution times to as little as 45-60 days, compared to conventional methods. 

“With increasing pressure on judicial courts and a greater focus on ease of doing business, CADRE ODR is filling a vital gap,” says Kanchan Gupta, Co-founder of CADRE ODR.

“This funding allows us to advance our technology, expand our reach globally, and empower more people to resolve disputes swiftly and affordably.”

Market presence

CADRE ODR claims that its platform has processed nearly 8,000 cases across banking, securities, employment, and commercial disputes.

The latest investment would be used to enhance its development of AI-based tools that improve transparency, accuracy, and user experience in dispute resolution.

“Fast dispute resolution is critical to economic health,” notes Rajneesh Jaswal, Co-founder and former in-house lawyer. “Our solutions bridge the justice gap with the scalability and efficiency needed in today’s environment. Our goal is to become the leading online dispute resolution provider, competing globally with companies like Immediation and Tyler Tech.”

Partnering with Orington & Partners

Alongside its latest funding round, CADRE ODR has established a strategic partnership with Orington & Partners, an Australia-based consulting firm.

Kashish Grover, Managing Partner at Orington & Partners, said, “CADRE’s platform addresses the critical issue of delayed and costly legal resolutions. We are excited to support CADRE ODR as it combines legal rigor and technological expertise to serve a global audience.”

Expansion into South Africa and Australia

As part of its global expansion strategy, CADRE ODR is entering both the South African and Australian markets, capitalizing on the surging demand for digital dispute resolution solutions.