JusticeText is a Bloomberg Beta and True Ventures-backed startup that is building technology to improve criminal justice outcomes for low-income Americans.
We work with public defense agencies across the country to develop video evidence management software that strengthens their ability to advocate for everyday citizens. Racial and economic justice is at the core of our company mission, and we believe technological innovation has an important role to play in this movement.
Our AI-powered video evidence management platform enables public defense attorneys to more effectively identify relevant insights from audiovisual evidence and hold police accountable. By providing value for public defense attorneys through time saved, we aim to ensure fairer outcomes for those most vulnerable.
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JusticeText was co-founded by Devshi Mehrotra and Leslie Jones-Dove in January 2019 while they were both computer science students at the University of Chicago. As technologists of color, our work is grounded in both a sociological and historical appreciation for the complexities of the American criminal justice system—with its gaping faults and inequality but also its capacity for reform. The founding team has been recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, MIT Solve, and SXSW Pitch.
The company has raised over $2M in funding from Silicon Valley VC firms like Bloomberg Beta and True Ventures and angel investors like John Legend, Reid Hoffman, and Michael Tubbs.
The first iteration of the product was built in direct collaboration with the Cook County Public Defender's Office in Chicago. Since then, JusticeText has rapidly expanded to 70+ public defense agencies nationwide.
Hard at work in Mexico City!
JusticeText is a fully remote company, with team members based across multiple countries. Our team communicates over Google meet, Zoom, and Slack.
In 2023, we had our first in person retreat in Mexico City, where we were able to grow closer as a team.
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We celebrate and embrace diversity in all its forms — including race, age, sexuality, physical and mental ability, gender identity, perspectives and ideas!
We take pride in cultivating a welcoming environment that encourages everyone to thrive and succeed. Together, we create a uplifting and supportive workspace where each individual's unique contributions are valued and cherished.
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