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June 3, 2026

Wordsmith lands $70m Series B to turbocharge legal work with AI

Edinburgh-founded legaltech wins backing from Index Ventures and Highland Europe

Martin Coulter

2 min read

Edinburgh-founded legal AI startup Wordsmith has raised a $70m Series B led by Highland Europe, backed by Index Ventures, as demand grows among corporate legal teams looking to reduce their reliance on external law firms.

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Martin Coulter

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