Dan Jansen

Dan Jansen is a senior executive with extensive experience in legal technology, venture capital, and professional services. He is currently the CEO and Managing Director of Nextlaw Ventures, a pioneering legal technology-focused venture fund.124

Professional Background

Key Professional Roles::

• CEO and Managing Director at Nextlaw Ventures (June 2015 - Present)1
• CEO of Nextlaw Labs (January 2015 - December 2022)1
• Partner and Managing Director at The Boston Consulting Group (1991 - 2008)1

Nextlaw Ventures

Nextlaw Ventures is a globally active early-stage venture investor that focuses exclusively on legal technology. The fund was launched initially by Dentons, the world's largest law firm, and has invested in approximately 10 legal tech companies.24 Jansen founded the venture fund with a mission to invest, pilot, and scale innovative legal technology solutions.3

Notable Achievements

• Founded the first legal tech-focused early-stage venture fund in the world1
• Created a network of Subject Matter Experts to vet, test, and mentor portfolio companies1
• Invested in companies like ROSS Intelligence, which uses AI to democratize legal research2

Education and Location

• Holds an MBA in Finance, Marketing, and Decision Sciences
• Based in Telluride, Colorado15