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Harvey's Valuation Surges to $15.5 Billion
Legal AI startup Harvey has raised $550 million at a $15.5 billion valuation, nearly doubling its value in nine months.
September 9, 2026, 09:34 PM·TechCrunch

Legal AI startup Harvey has raised $550 million at a $15.5 billion valuation, nearly doubling its value in nine months.

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