At a Glance
| Detail | Athena | Legora |
|---|---|---|
| Category | GenAI & Drafting | GenAI & Drafting |
| Total raised | $2.5M | $1.42B |
| Rounds tracked | 1 | 7 |
| Latest round | Pre-Seed, $2.5M · Nov 2026 | Series E, $550M · Oct 2026 |
| Last valuation | Not disclosed | $8.8B |
| Lead investors | a16z Speedrun | Atreides Management, Accel, Benchmark, Bessemer Venture Partners |
| Built for | Not disclosed | In-house teams, Large firms, Mid-size firms |
| Headquarters | United States | Sweden |
Funding, Side by Side
Athena rounds
- Nov 2026Pre-Seed$2.5M
Legora rounds
- Oct 2026Series E$550M
- Apr 2026Series D extension$50M
- Mar 2026Series D$550M
- Oct 2025Series C$150M
- May 2025Series B$80M
- Jul 2024Series A$25M
- May 2024Seed$10.5M
Our Take
We have not tested these two head to head yet. The numbers above come from public funding announcements. If you use either one, tell us what you found and it may become a Field Note.
Quick Answers
- Which has raised more, Athena or Legora?
- Legora has raised $1.42B in disclosed funding, compared with $2.5M for Athena.
- Do Athena and Legora share investors?
- No. None of the investors we track have backed both companies.
- What is Athena best for?
- AI-native law firm for commercial real estate deals.
- What is Legora best for?
- Legora is a collaborative AI workspace for lawyers to review documents, research and draft.
Source: Legal Tech Circle funding data, from public announcements. Updated November 10, 2026.