Harvey Acquires Hexus, a Startup Specializing in Product Demos and Guides
Harvey, the high-flying legal AI startup, has made a significant move in the market by acquiring Hexus, a two-year-old startup known for its tools for creating product demos, videos, and guides. This acquisition comes as Harvey continues its aggressive expansion efforts amidst fierce competition in the legal tech industry.
Founder and CEO of Hexus, Sakshi Pratap, who brings with her a wealth of experience from engineering roles at Walmart, Oracle, and Google, shared that her San Francisco-based team has already joined Harvey. Additionally, the engineers based in India will come onboard once Harvey establishes an office in Bangalore. Pratap will lead an engineering team focused on enhancing Harvey’s offerings for in-house legal departments.
Pratap expressed her excitement about the acquisition, stating, “What we’re bringing to Harvey is deep experience building enterprise AI tools in adjacent problem spaces. This expertise will help Harvey accelerate its growth in a market that’s becoming increasingly competitive.”
Before the acquisition, Hexus had raised $1.6 million from investors such as Pear VC, Liquid 2 Ventures, and angel investors. Although deal terms were not disclosed, Pratap mentioned that the structure was designed around long-term team incentives.
The acquisition aligns with Harvey’s goal of solidifying its position as one of the leading AI startups. The company recently reached a valuation of $8 billion after raising $160 million, bringing its total funding for 2025 to $760 million. Key investors in the latest round include Andreessen Horowitz, T. Rowe Price, and WndrCo, along with existing backers like Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins.
With over 1,000 clients across 60 countries, including a majority of the top U.S. law firms, Harvey has established a strong presence in the legal tech landscape. Co-founder and CEO Winston Weinberg shared the company’s origin story, which began with a cold email to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Weinberg and co-founder Gabe Pereyra tested GPT-3 on legal questions, leading them to realize the transformative potential of AI in the legal industry.
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According to Weinberg, the collaboration with OpenAI has been instrumental in Harvey’s growth, with the OpenAI Startup Fund being one of the company’s key investors. The acquisition of Hexus marks a strategic move for Harvey as it continues to innovate and expand its offerings in the legal tech market.
