Pacta

It’s official: PACTA is entering an exciting new chapter! We are now part of the DiliTrust Group. This marks our integration into a globally operating company with European roots, firmly established in the Legal Tech market.

Our four founders have come together to discuss this exciting step: What does this change mean for PACTA? What opportunities arise for our customers? And why are we convinced that this is the right path for the future?

Joining the conversation:

Ludwig Wolter – CPO, Co-Founder of PACTA
Marcel Horndasch – Managing Director, Co-Founder of PACTA
Fabian Pohl – Managing Director, Co-Founder of PACTA
Dominik Müller – CTO, Co-Founder of PACTA

What were the main reasons for this merger from your perspective?

Fabian Pohl: When DiliTrust approached us, it quickly became clear that we shared the same vision: We want to develop the strongest Legal Tech platform in Europe and, ultimately, worldwide.

Marcel Horndasch: The goal of both our companies is to build a competitive European powerhouse for Legal Tech solutions that can keep up with – and even surpass – the market leaders in the U.S. Through this merger, PACTA and DiliTrust can consolidate big parts of the European market under the DiliTrust Group.

Ludwig Wolter: We knew that we didn’t have to sell – we were doing well on our own and could have continued as we were. But it made a lot of sense to consider building European excellence on a larger scale.

Marcel Horndasch: Achieving that, requires united forces – and resources that we at PACTA alone do not have. Unlike in the U.S., investment opportunities in Europe are more limited, which is why we consciously decided to join forces. Together with DiliTrust, we are not only securing our competitiveness but also making a strong statement: Europe can and will play a leading role in the Legal Tech sector. This merger is also a bold challenge to all American solutions.

Dominik Müller: Exactly. But it wasn’t just a perfect strategic fit – it was also a personal one. We truly value the team behind DiliTrust and are fully on the same wavelength, which made our decision even easier.

What will change for our customers?

Fabian Pohl: In short: nothing for now. For existing customers, everything remains the same. Thus, all contracts continue unchanged, there are no revisions to data protection policies, no price adjustments, and no other modifications.

The PACTA team remains the same

Ludwig Wolter: The team you have come to know at PACTA will continue to be your point of contact. Specifically, this means that all founders and the entire PACTA team will remain an integral part of the company and take on key roles within the DiliTrust team.

Fabian Pohl: It is also certain that Ludwig and Dominik will continue to hold leading positions in product development. In particular, Ludwig will play a central role in the strategic development of the CLM product at DiliTrust. This ensures that close customer contact through Ludwig remains intact and that our customers can rely on the proven quality and signature of PACTA in the future.

In the long term, our customers will benefit significantly

Dominik Müller: Our long-term goal is to bring “the best of both worlds” into one platform – combining the strengths of both systems in an optimal way. We place special emphasis on user-friendliness, which our customers appreciate about PACTA. We know that intuitive usability is crucial, therefore we are committed to not only maintaining this advantage but also enhancing it further with DiliTrust. While the design will evolve, customers can look forward to new, highly anticipated features that were previously unachievable due to limited resources.

Marcel Horndasch: Combining our resources means faster developments and deeper, more comprehensive solutions – as DiliTrust offers not only a powerful CLM but also Entity Management, Matter Management, a Board Portal, and more.

Dominik Müller: Exactly, and as you can see, this opens doors that were previously closed – whether due to limited budgets, missing departments, or a lack of resources. Now, instead of small, incremental improvements, we are making a major leap in scaling.

Ludwig Wolter: Additionally, I want to add that an important synergy lies in artificial intelligence, an area where both companies have significant experience. By combining our AI capabilities, we aim to develop one of the most advanced AI solutions for legal departments.

Marcel Horndasch: Ultimately, we want to solve all the challenges that legal departments face daily. This goal is shared by both PACTA and DiliTrust and will be pursued together. This means that our customers will soon have access to a significantly expanded range of functions – if they choose to.

Fabian Pohl: However, I want to emphasize that PACTA will continue to exist for now.

Dominik Müller: Yes, because naturally, this transition requires a transformation phase. But this is precisely where a great opportunity lies: Our customers – and potential new customers – can actively participate in shaping a powerful Legal AI platform. Until this new platform is ready, everything remains as usual for our customers.

Why now is the perfect time to choose PACTA

Fabian Pohl: Our message is clear: Together with DiliTrust, we are building a European powerhouse for Legal Tech solutions in a market dominated by U.S. companies. Now is the perfect time to be part of this journey.

Marcel Horndasch: Therefore, customers and partners who choose PACTA today benefit not only from our proven agility, innovation, and customer focus but also from the scalability, stability, and financial strength of the well-established company DiliTrust. The combination of startup mentality and corporate power allows us to respond even more precisely to our customers' needs and develop a strong Legal Tech platform.

Thank you!

To sum up: We are ready and set to go. Now, we have the opportunity to create a future-proof, comprehensive solution – not just for the European market but worldwide.

Whoever joins us now secures a front-row seat in this development and actively helps shape the future of the Legal Tech market.

We look forward to taking this groundbreaking step together with our customers and everyone who wants to be part of this innovation!

Interested in hearing more about the merger from DiliTrust's perspective? Read the official announcement here.