Legal AI startup Legora seeks funding at $8.5B valuation, up over 50% in months

Legora, the legal AI platform that most lawyers probably couldn’t have named two years ago, is now in discussions to raise at least $300 million at a pre-money valuation of roughly $8.5 billion. That would represent a jump of more than 50% from its $5.55 billion Series D valuation just six months ago. From Leya to Legora to legal AI juggernaut The Stockholm-based company, which rebranded from Leya in early 2025, has been on a fundraising tear that would make most enterprise SaaS founders weep with envy. In March 2026, Legora closed a $550 million Series D led by Accel and Benchmark at a $5.55 billion valuation. Just weeks later, in April, the company tacked on a $50 million extension, pushing the post-money figure to $5.6 billion. What’s driving the confidence is a revenue story that actually backs up the hype. Legora crossed $100 million in annual recurring revenue within roughly 18 months of launching. The platform now serves over 1,000 law firms and legal teams across more than 50 markets globally. Its client roster reads like a who’s who of global legal practice. Linklaters and White & Case are among its customers. The investor lineup and strategic bets Legora’s cap table a...