Serisha Barrat

Co-founder & CEO Lawyered Up

Serisha Barrat is a tech entrepreneur, legal innovator, and startup ecosystem leader driving impact at the inter section of technology, law, and inclusion. She is the co-founder and CEO of Lawyered Up, an AI-powered legal tech platform transforming how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and corporates across Africa access legal services.

The platform automates the entire contract lifecycle, offering intelligent legal infrastructure, compliance support, and digital workflows that reduce costs, accelerate legal turnaround times, and support ESG goals. With a 70% women-led team, Lawyered Up proudly supports clients such as Old Mutual and is actively scaling across the continent.

Previously, Serisha was the co-founder and CEO of Boardroom App, a professional dating platform integrating LinkedIn verification to create safe and authentic connections for career-driven individuals. Under her leadership, the app achieved strong user traction and global attention, earning recognition from Global Dating Insights as a company to watch alongside industry giants like Tinder and Bumble.

Serisha is the co-founder of a Google-backed startup and mentors early-stage ventures through programs like Plug and Play, Baobab Network, and AfricArena, providing guidance on legal readiness, growth strategy, and impact. She previously served as an Associate at Tamboti Capital, where she supported green tech and sustainability-focused projects in West Africa.