Failed 2020

    Atrium

    Even Justin Kan (Twitch co-founder) couldn't automate legal services. Law is relationship-driven and resistant to software disruption.

    Founded → Closed

    2017 → 2020

    Funding Raised

    $75M

    Industry

    Legal Tech

    Country

    USA

    IdeaProof AI Failure Score

    55/100
    Market Fit RiskBurn Rate RiskFounder Risk
    Market Fit Risk
    35
    Burn Rate Risk
    65
    Founder Risk
    25

    Full Analysis

    Atrium attempted to modernize corporate law for startups by combining lawyers with technology automation. Founded by Justin Kan (Twitch co-founder), the company raised $75M from top VCs. But legal work proved resistant to automation — clients wanted human relationships, not dashboards. Atrium shut down in 2020, with Kan admitting the technology couldn't replace the nuanced judgment required in legal services.

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