Founder and CEO Brandon Ward builds on a decade of entrepreneurial success with new investments in legal technology, AI-powered business solutions, and AI governance.
ATLANTA, GA | Interchange Global Advisors, LLC today announced the close of a $1.4 million founder-funded seed round and the launch of Interchange Solutions, its new business focused on legal technology, AI-powered applications, and professional services.
Founder and CEO Brandon Ward committed the capital throughout 2025 and 2026, funding the development of new products, technology platforms, and AI governance capabilities without selling outside equity.
The investment reflects Ward’s belief that the next wave of enterprise technology will be defined by more than artificial intelligence alone. Companies need practical solutions that make their people more effective, their operations more efficient, and their technology investments more valuable.
At the center of that vision is MatterApex, an attorney-controlled AI platform built to help legal professionals find, analyze, validate, and produce evidence. The technology has a U.S. patent application pending and is currently in a paid pilot.
Interchange has also developed a family of Control Centers, integrated platforms that bring essential business functions together in one place. These solutions are designed to give organizations better visibility into their operations, reduce disconnected processes, and make everyday work easier to manage.
Together, these products form the foundation of Interchange’s growing technology and advisory business.
A Track Record of Building What Comes Next
Ward is no stranger to building a business from the ground up.
He founded Palladin Technologies in 2016 and grew it from approximately $200,000 to $25 million in annual revenue without outside investment. Along the way, Palladin became one of the country’s recognized fast-growing companies, earning placements on the Inc. 5000 list in 2024 (No. 646) and 2025 (No. 325).
The company also received the 2025 Emory Entrepreneur Awards B2B honor, Georgia Fast 40 recognition, and semifinalist recognition for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year in the Southeast.
Now, Ward is bringing that same experience and entrepreneurial approach to Interchange.
“I’ve spent my career building businesses around problems that need solving,” said Ward. “Over the past eighteen months, we’ve invested in the next chapter. We’ve built real products, developed technology we’re proud of, and created a foundation for something much bigger. And we’ve done it without outside equity. That’s a commitment I believe in.”
Introducing Interchange Solutions
The launch of Interchange Solutions comes as businesses and legal professionals look for more practical ways to adopt artificial intelligence.
According to Technavio, the AI legal technology market is projected to grow by approximately $5.5 billion between 2026 and 2030, with an annual growth rate of approximately 32%.
Interchange Solutions is entering that market with a focus on technology that addresses real operational challenges.
Its offerings include:
- MatterApex: AI-powered evidence discovery, analysis, validation, and production designed to keep attorneys in control.
- Control Centers: Connected operational platforms that simplify workflows, improve visibility, and bring critical business functions together.
- AI Enablement: Practical guidance and implementation support to help organizations put AI to work effectively.
- AI Governance: Advisory services that help businesses establish responsible AI practices, manage risk, and prepare for emerging standards such as ISO/IEC 42001.
- Enterprise Technology Solutions: Applications and services that help organizations connect their systems, improve productivity, and make better use of their technology investments.
The goal is straightforward: create technology people can actually use, supported by the expertise they need to get results.
“There’s no shortage of new technology in the market,” said Ward. “What’s missing is often the connection between the technology and the people who are supposed to benefit from it. We want to close that gap. That means building useful products, helping organizations adopt them, and being there to make sure they deliver value.”
Investing in People, Products, and Long-Term Growth
The $1.4 million founder-funded round represents a significant commitment to Interchange’s future. With no outside equity sold, the company has been able to focus its initial investment on product development, operational infrastructure, and bringing its technology to market.
Looking ahead, Interchange plans to expand MatterApex pilot engagements, introduce additional business applications, and build strategic relationships in legal technology, enterprise AI, and professional services.
The company is also evaluating a seed extension for select investors, with potential funding tied to defined business milestones.
As Interchange grows, Ward intends to introduce a profit-sharing structure that gives the people helping build the business an opportunity to participate in its success. The details of that program are still being developed.
“Building a great company takes great people,” said Ward. “I want the people who help create that value to have a chance to share in it. That’s part of the kind of business we’re building.”
For Ward, the launch of Interchange Solutions is more than the introduction of another technology company. It’s an opportunity to apply years of experience to a changing market, with a clear focus on what customers need.
“We’ve always believed that technology should make business better, not more complicated,” Ward said. “That’s what we’re here to do. Connect people, technology, and vision, and put the service back in software.”
About Interchange Global Advisors
Interchange Global Advisors, LLC is an Atlanta-based technology and advisory company focused on connecting people, technology, and vision. The company develops AI-powered applications, operational platforms, and professional services that help organizations work smarter, operate more efficiently, and navigate technological change.
Through Interchange Solutions, the company serves the legal technology and professional services markets with products and expertise designed to bring practical innovation to complex business challenges.
Proprietary assets, methods, and intellectual property are held by Interchange Global Advisors, LLC and operated under license by Interchange.