Illuminote

Single-purpose digital registry and authentication platform for trust and estate planning documents — not a general DMS. Flagship product DARCi (Digital Assent Registry & Clearinghouse) provides registration, controlled amendments, real-time stakeholder notifications, and authentication of legal documents (primarily trusts). Patent-pending. Founded 2021 in Santa Rosa, CA by Adam and Ann Eberts (Ann is a practicing T&E attorney). Unfunded startup (~6 employees), raising $500K via WeFunder — significant viability concern given multi-decade document custody obligations. Presented at FinovateFall 2024. Finalist for American Legal Technology Awards (startup category). No evidence of DARCi being used in actual court proceedings. Terms of service include data escrow provision for terminated records. Fraud prevention value proposition remains theoretical/preventive rather than proven in litigation. Zero independent legal press coverage found.

Company Info

• Founded: 2020
• Team size: 1-10 employees
• HQ: United States
• Sector: Trust & Estate

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