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LEXROOM LANDS €42.9M SERIES B FOR LEGAL AI

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TUE, MAY 19, 2026

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Milan-based legal AI startup Lexroom closed a €42.9 million Series B round led by Left Lane. The funding brings total capital raised to €62.7 million following a €16 million Series A in September 2025.

Lexroom specializes in serving civil law jurisdictions with AI-powered legal solutions. The Series B funding accelerates the company's expansion in the European legal tech market, where demand for automation tools continues to grow. The startup's rapid funding trajectory—from €16 million to €42.9 million in its latest round—signals investor confidence in the LegalTech sector. Left Lane's lead role suggests strong backing from institutional venture capital. Lexroom joins a growing wave of European AI startups addressing specific professional sectors. The company targets legal firms and in-house counsel seeking to streamline document review, contract analysis, and compliance workflows. With €62.7 million in total funding, Lexroom is positioned to expand its team, develop product capabilities, and increase market penetration across European jurisdictions.

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