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UK's Oakley Capital to sell legaltech platform vLex to Clio at $1 billion valuation

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Posted on June 30, 2025

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(Reuters) -British private equity firm Oakley Capital Investments said on Monday it has agreed to sell its legal technology platform vLex to legal software provider Clio in a deal valuing the Spanish

Oakley Capital to Divest vLex Legaltech Platform to Clio for $1 Billion

(Reuters) -British private equity firm Oakley Capital Investments said on Monday it has agreed to sell its legal technology platform vLex to legal software provider Clio in a deal valuing the Spanish start-up at $1 billion.

(Reporting by Unnamalai L in Bengaluru)

Key Takeaways

  • Oakley Capital is selling vLex to Clio.
  • The deal values vLex at $1 billion.
  • vLex is a Spanish legaltech start-up.
  • Clio is a legal software provider.
  • The transaction highlights growth in legal technology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is acquiring the vLex platform?
The vLex platform is being acquired by Clio, a legal software provider.
What is the valuation of the deal?
The deal values the vLex platform at $1 billion.
Which firm is selling vLex?
The legal technology platform vLex is being sold by British private equity firm Oakley Capital Investments.
When was the sale agreement announced?
The sale agreement was announced on Monday.
What type of technology does vLex provide?
vLex provides legal technology solutions.

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