At a Glance
| Detail | Steno | Zapproved |
|---|---|---|
| Category | eDiscovery | eDiscovery |
| Total raised | $77.5M | $15M |
| Rounds tracked | 4 | 1 |
| Latest round | Series C, $49M · Mar 2026 | , $15M · Feb 2015 |
| Last valuation | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Lead investors | Savano Capital Partners, Left Lane Capital, Trust Ventures, First Round Capital | K1 Investment Management |
| Built for | Large firms, Mid-size firms, Boutiques | Not disclosed |
| Headquarters | US | United States |
Funding, Side by Side
Steno rounds
- Mar 2026Series C$49M
- May 2023Series B$15M
- Sep 2021Series A1$10M
- Aug 2020Seed$3.5M
Zapproved rounds
- Feb 2015$15M
Our Take
We have not tested these two head to head yet. The numbers above come from public funding announcements. If you use either one, tell us what you found and it may become a Field Note.
Quick Answers
- Which has raised more, Steno or Zapproved?
- Steno has raised $77.5M in disclosed funding, compared with $15M for Zapproved.
- Do Steno and Zapproved share investors?
- No. None of the investors we track have backed both companies.
- What is Steno best for?
- Steno provides court reporting and litigation support services, including deposition transcripts, for litigators.
- What is Zapproved best for?
- Legal hold and e-discovery software for corporate legal.
Source: Legal Tech Circle funding data, from public announcements. Updated November 11, 2026.