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Swedish legal AI startup Legora raised $550 million at an $8.8 billion valuation

Annual recurring revenue exceeds $200 million, and the new valuation compares with $5.6 billion at the previous round

Swedish legal AI startup Legora raised $550 million at an $8.8 billion valuation

Legal AI startup Legora AB has raised $550 million in its Series E funding round, with a $8.8 billion post-money valuation. The round saw participation from top investors such as Atreides Management, Baron Capital, Capital Group, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Glade Brook Capital Partners, and J.P. Morgan. The company, which was founded in 2023, has seen its annual recurring revenue surge from $1 million to $100 million in less than 18 months, with the next $100 million coming in less than six months.

Legora provides legal AI agents that assist in multi-step legal work, moving beyond simple assistants. The company is expanding its footprint and has seen a significant increase in in-house legal team customers, now representing 40% of new customers in Q3. CEO and co-founder Max Junestrand believes the legal industry is undergoing a significant shift with AI, and that the opportunity is enormous.

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