Swedish AI legaltech scaleup Legora has had a busy year, acquiring three startups in the last couple of months as part of its growth strategy.

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May 13, 2026
Inside Legora’s hunt for legaltech acquisitions
The legal tech unicorn has a long list of potential multibillion-dollar acquisition targets
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