About Legal Tech sector in Europe
The Legal Tech sector in Europe comprises 2.68K companies, including 467 funded companies having collectively raised $4.12B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 223 are Series A+ funded, and 1 has achieved unicorn status.
Legal Tech sector in Europe has seen 129 acquisitions and 36 IPOs. This represents almost 6.1% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.5% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes technology solutions for Law firms and Corporate Legal Departments.
Legal Tech sector is also known as Legal technology.
Legal Practice Management, eDiscovery, Lawyers' Marketplace, Dispute resolution platforms, legal contract management, legal research, legal consultation and Intellectual Property Management are included in this sector. Legal firms and Managed Service Providers are excluded.
Top Legal Tech Companies in Europe
There are 2,685 Legal Tech startups in Europe which include Evrotrust, Luminance, Red Points, Thirdfort, Summize. Out of these, 467 startups are funded, with 223 having secured Series A+ funding, and 1 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 101 Legal Tech startups in Europe. Over the past 10 years, an average of 130 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of University of Cambridge, University of Oxford and London School of Economics and Political Science.
Here is the list of top Legal Tech startups in Europe
1. Evrotrust
AI based identity verification platform for businesses. The platform offers a mobile application for the electronic identification of persons and the electronic signing of documents. The platform uses machine learning technology for automated face recognition and processing of identity documents. It enables users to digitally sign documents or contracts, store in the cloud, and send to counterparties. It allows users to sign personal documents and by enterprises for remote contract signing and client onboarding.
Key facts about Evrotrust
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Sofia (Bulgaria)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $13.8M
- Investors: 3TS Capital Partners, BDB and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Nov 04, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 72/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 8 of 3,339 Competitors
2. Luminance
AI based platform for contract analytics and due diligence. The platform uses AI to automatically read and understand hundreds of pages of complex legal documentation. It helps in identifying potential risks in the data room, uncovering anomalies or even missing data, and in prioritizing review and allocation of tasks. Core features include clause identification, data visualizer, and anomaly detection. It has been trained by legal experts to accurately identify and label documents, clauses, people, places, and language, and not just keyword search.
Key facts about Luminance
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $165M
- Investors: Talis Capital, Invoke Capital and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Feb 18, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 71/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 13 of 5,018 Competitors
3. Red Points
AI powered brand protection and anti counterfeit solutions. It offers solutions to manage online counterfeit, brand abuse, and digital piracy. The platform leverages AI, ML, and image recognition technology to find brand infringement across different sources that include marketplaces and social media profiles. It also allows users to find, track, and remove counterfeit listings and sellers.
Key facts about Red Points
4. Thirdfort
Provider of automated identity verification and anti-money laundering compliance services. The company offers tools for identity checks, source of funds verification, and monitoring of individuals and businesses. It helps businesses comply with regulations and safeguard against fraud through document verification and screening against sanctions lists.
Key facts about Thirdfort
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $24.5M
- Investors: Mishcon, Breega and 37 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 07, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 66/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 36 Competitors
5. Summize
Cloud based platform offering legal contract management solutions. It leverages AI that helps in contract analysis and digitalizes the legal process with summaries and workflows. The platform centralizes contract requests through teams, slack, etc thereby generating a legal task.
Key facts about Summize
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Manchester (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $57.6M
- Investors: Maven Capital Partners, YFM Equity Partners and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jan 27, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 65/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 28 of 5,018 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Legal Tech sector in Europe
101 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Legal Tech sector in Europe. 208 Legal Tech startups in Europe were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 101 |
2025 | 62 |
2024 | 68 |
2023 | 124 |
2022 | 73 |
2021 | 128 |
2020 | 208 |
2019 | 205 |
2018 | 163 |
2017 | 170 |
Stage-wise distribution of Legal Tech sector companies in Europe
Out of the total 2,685 Legal Tech companies in Europe, 467 have secured funding. Among them, 223 have reached Series A or higher, and 185 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 2,685
Funded - 467
Series A+ - 223
Series B+ - 185
Series C+ - 172
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 2,685 |
Funded | 467 |
Series A+ | 223 |
Series B+ | 185 |
Series C+ | 172 |
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Funding Trends in the Legal Tech sector in Europe
Total funding year-on-year in the Legal Tech sector in Europe
The Legal Tech sector in Europe saw a total funding of more than $4.01B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2019 at more than $1.27B. There has been a total funding of $927M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $927M |
2025 | $609M |
2024 | $300M |
2023 | $133M |
2022 | $136M |
2021 | $236M |
2020 | $120M |
2019 | $1.27B |
2018 | $206M |
2017 | $73.2M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Legal Tech in Europe
In the year 2026, till June 2026, Legal Tech companies in Europe have raised $927M in equity funding across 20 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till June 2025), Legal Tech companies in Europe had raised $345M across 18 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 168.8% rise in funding in Legal Tech companies in Europe as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Legal Tech companies in Europe:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 3661 | Jun 23, 2026 | and 3 more | |
Series A | 3474 | Jun 16, 2026 | ||
Seed | 4016 | Jun 02, 2026 | ||
Seed | 2194 | May 29, 2026 | and 5 more | |
Series B | 1898 | May 19, 2026 |
Top Investors in Legal Tech in Europe
Europa is the top investor in Legal Tech companies in Europe based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Legal Tech companies in Europe:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Redwood City (United States) | ||
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
London (United Kingdom) | ||
Cambridge (United States) | Legora and Immigram.io |
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M&A activity in Legal Tech sector in Europe
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 11 acquisitions happened in Legal Tech sector in Europe. Last year, in 2025, a total of 16 acquisitions happened in Legal Tech sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Legal Tech sector in Europe:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 29, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 25, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 25, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 09, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 04, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Legal Tech sector in Europe
Here are the acquisition trends in Legal Tech sector in Europe:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 11 |
2025 | 16 |
2024 | 19 |
2023 | 11 |
2022 | 14 |
2021 | 18 |
2020 | 13 |
2019 | 4 |
2018 | 10 |
2017 | 5 |
IPOs in Legal Tech in Europe
In the year 2022, till April 2022, 1 IPO happened in Legal Tech sector in Europe.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Legal Tech sector in Europe:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Apr 08, 2022 | Stockholm Stock Exchange (STO) | |
Jun 14, 2019 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Apr 18, 2019 | Stockholm Stock Exchange (STO) | |
Nov 02, 2018 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Legal Tech companies in Europe
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Legal Tech in Europe
Most number of Legal Tech startups in Europe have been founded by alumni from University of Cambridge, University of Oxford and London School of Economics and Political Science.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
University of Cambridge | 18 |
University of Oxford | 16 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 12 |
University College London | 7 |
Bocconi University | 5 |
Harvard University | 5 |
Imperial College London | 5 |
King’s College London | 5 |
HEC Paris | 4 |
INSEAD | 3 |
Total funding in Legal Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Europe
In the last 10 years, University of Cambridge graduates' Legal Tech companies in Europe have raised the most funding among top colleges. Imperial College London alumni are second, and London School of Economics and Political Science alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
University of Cambridge | $157M |
Imperial College London | $96.6M |
London School of Economics and Political Science | $72M |
University College London | $57M |
INSEAD | $54.9M |
King’s College London | $44.2M |
EDHEC Business School | $39M |
University of Oxford | $37.8M |
University of Bristol | $9.92M |
Bocconi University | $7.36M |
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