Nexl
Nexl sells CRM and marketing software tailored for law firms, helping them track client relationships and business development. It has over 150 law firm customers globally, including AmLaw 100 firms, and has raised $31M.
The growth story
Nexl grew from 42 to 77 employees between 2023 and 2026, raising $31M along the way, most recently a Series B in October 2025.
About
Nexl provides law firms with a platform combining CRM, marketing tools, and relationship analytics. Its software is designed specifically for legal professionals to manage client interactions and track business growth opportunities.
The company has raised $31M in funding and operates with 77 employees. It serves over 150 law firms worldwide, including top-tier AmLaw 100 firms, and has offices in Sydney, New York, and Chicago.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is Nexl's largest function with 17 employees. The company has a median tenure of 1 year, indicating relatively high turnover. It operates with hubs in Sydney, New York, and Chicago.
The Nexl org chart
Philipp Thurner (CEO & Founder) leads 33 mapped leaders with 5 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 22 (-21% YoY), Business Development 17 (+6% YoY), Marketing 5 (-29% YoY), Sales 5 (-29% YoY), Community and Social Services 3 (+200% YoY), Customer Success and Support 3 (+50% YoY).
Talent flow
Nexl hires primarily from Thomson Reuters, Faethm by Pearson, and Intapp. Alumni have moved to companies like Rebel.Group, Ironclad, and PentAlpha Governance. Employees come from schools like UNSW and the Australian National University.
Most common previous employers of Nexl staff: Thomson Reuters (3), Faethm by Pearson (3), Intapp (2), Dentons (2), Deloitte (2), REA (2). Former Nexl employees most often moved to Rebel.Group (2), Jameson Legal (1), The Legal Industry Reviews (1), Ironclad (1), ikaun (1), PentAlpha Governance (1).
Alumni worth knowing
The Nexl mafia
Nexl alumni have founded 6 companies, including Clayworks, G's Foods, and Rebel.Group. These startups collectively employ 15 people.
6Theo Seel Kent, was Global BDR Manager until 2024Mohamed Elgarhy, was Growth Consultant until 2023Andrew Hutchinson, was Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) until 2026Andy T., was Front End Engineer until 2020Yelana Amy Bryant, was Product Marketing Manager until 2021James Kleinig, was Product Manager until 2026Web traffic
Traffic mix: 65% direct, 22% search, 5% social, 3% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Nexl: Leadership (30), Communication (29), Customer Service (25), Microsoft Office (25), Microsoft Excel (24), Management (24), JavaScript (24), Teamwork (22).
Where the team actually sits
Nexl people are concentrated in New South Wales, Australia (17), Greater Sydney Area (7), Australia (5), Illinois, United States (3). 2 offices on record.
Search footprint
Nexl attracts about 7 organic search visits a month. It gained 0 ranking keywords and lost 1 in the last period.
Frequently asked
Nexl has 77 employees as of September 2026.
Nexl has raised $31M in total, most recently a Series B round in October 2025.
Nexl was founded in 2018 by Philipp Thurner.
Philipp Thurner (CEO & Founder) sits at the top of Nexl's reporting structure, with 5 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Nexl staff are Thomson Reuters (3 people), Faethm by Pearson (3 people), Intapp (2 people).
Former Nexl employees most often move to Rebel.Group (2), Jameson Legal (1), The Legal Industry Reviews (1).
At least 6 companies have a founder who previously worked at Nexl, including Clayworks, G's Foods, Rebel.Group.
Nexl attracts about 7 organic search visits a month.
The most common skills among Nexl staff are Leadership, Communication, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel.
Nexl staff are concentrated in New South Wales, Australia (17), Greater Sydney Area (7), Australia (5).
Nexl has about 22 people in Engineering, down 21% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Nexl has about 17 people in Business Development, up 6% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 65 current and 67 former Nexl profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
Build this for any company
Every number on this page came from the Crustdata API. Point the MCP at a company and get the same org chart, alumni list and talent flow in one prompt.