Harvey’s Strategic Acquisition of Hexus: A Bold Move in Legal Tech’s Competitive Arena
In a significant development within the legal technology sector, Harvey, a prominent legal AI startup, has announced the acquisition of Hexus, a two-year-old company specializing in tools for creating product demonstrations, videos, and guides. This strategic move underscores Harvey’s commitment to expanding its capabilities and solidifying its position in an increasingly competitive market.
Hexus: A Brief Overview
Founded by Sakshi Pratap, an experienced engineer with tenures at Walmart, Oracle, and Google, Hexus has made notable strides in the tech industry. The San Francisco-based team has already integrated into Harvey’s operations, while the India-based engineers are set to join once Harvey establishes its Bangalore office. Pratap is slated to lead an engineering team dedicated to enhancing Harvey’s offerings for in-house legal departments.
Pratap emphasized the value Hexus brings to Harvey, stating, Our deep experience in building enterprise AI tools in adjacent problem spaces will enable Harvey to accelerate its growth in a market that’s becoming increasingly competitive.
Prior to the acquisition, Hexus secured $1.6 million in funding from Pear VC, Liquid 2 Ventures, and various angel investors. While specific terms of the deal remain undisclosed, Pratap mentioned that the structure aligns with long-term team incentives.
Harvey’s Meteoric Rise
Harvey’s trajectory in the AI landscape has been remarkable. In the fall of 2025, the company confirmed an $8 billion valuation following a $160 million funding round. This brought its total funding for the year to $760 million. The latest round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from new investors T. Rowe Price and WndrCo, alongside existing backers such as Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Conviction, and angel investor Elad Gil. Earlier in the year, Sequoia led a $300 million Series D round, valuing the company at $3 billion.
Currently, Harvey boasts a client base exceeding 1,000 across 60 countries, including a majority of the top 10 U.S. law firms.
The Genesis of Harvey
The inception of Harvey traces back to a cold email sent to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. At the time, Winston Weinberg, now Harvey’s co-founder and CEO, was a first-year associate at O’Melveny & Myers. Alongside his roommate, Gabe Pereyra—a researcher with experience at Google DeepMind and Meta—they experimented with GPT-3 on landlord-tenant law questions sourced from Reddit. When they presented the AI-generated responses to attorneys, two out of three indicated they would send 86 out of 100 answers without any edits.
Reflecting on this pivotal moment, Weinberg remarked, That was the moment when we realized this entire industry could be transformed by this technology.
Their outreach to Altman on July 4, 2022, led to a call that same morning and subsequently secured their first investment from the OpenAI Startup Fund. Today, the OpenAI Startup Fund stands as Harvey’s second-largest investor.
Implications for the Legal Tech Industry
The acquisition of Hexus by Harvey signifies more than just corporate expansion; it highlights the rapid evolution and consolidation within the legal tech industry. As AI continues to permeate various sectors, companies like Harvey are at the forefront, driving innovation and redefining traditional practices.
By integrating Hexus’s expertise in enterprise AI tools, Harvey is poised to offer more comprehensive solutions to in-house legal departments, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. This move also signals to competitors the importance of diversification and the need to continually adapt in a fast-paced technological landscape.
Looking Ahead
As Harvey continues its aggressive expansion, the industry will be keenly observing how the integration of Hexus influences its product offerings and market position. With a robust client base and substantial funding, Harvey is well-equipped to navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the ever-evolving legal tech arena.
