
Chariot Claims has secured $10 million in Series A funding led by Silverton Partners to expand its platform for mass arbitration. Founded by Zim Hang, the New York-based startup uses AI to automate the intake and preliminary review of consumer claims related to privacy violations, hidden fees, and difficult-to-cancel subscriptions. The company currently processes over 200,000 submissions monthly and partners with law firms that handle the actual legal proceedings on a contingency basis. With total funding now at $15.7 million, Chariot plans to use the new capital for hiring and further developing its AI tools to identify eligible claimants and track legal precedents.
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