Harvey targets Legora's home turf, plans to double European staff

What's the deal? US legal tech company Harvey is actively seeking acquisitions in Europe and plans to double its regional headcount in 2026, European chief Jorge Bestard told Sifted. New office openings will follow the hiring push.

What's the endgame? Harvey builds AI tools aimed at law firms. Bestard said the company is now looking beyond law toward areas including asset management and insurance.

Why now? The expansion follows a fundraising surge. In March 2026, Harvey raised nearly 2 billion kronor at a valuation topping 100 billion kronor.

Bestard said Europe is expected to drive 35% of Harvey's global growth. Harvey is backed by investors including Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz.

What could go wrong? The move sharpens competition with Sweden's Legora, led by Max JunestrandDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, which raised 5 billion kronor in the same month. It also intensifies the fight for AI talent in Europe as US giants enter the market.

The signal: Well-funded US legal tech players are pushing hard into Europe, pressuring homegrown rivals on both customers and hiring.

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