Mon, 17 Mar 2025 | BUSINESS SALE
“Powerhouse” legal case management platform ShareDo has been bought by global legal technology business Clio.
Based in Alderley Edge, ShareDo produces case and matter management software designed to streamline work processes, enhance efficiency, and maximise profitability for mid to large firms.
Founded in 2011, it serves many of the world's top global firms, including dozens of the largest law firms in the UK and a growing base in the US, Canada, and Australia. ShareDo was initially bootstrapped before taking on “a small amount” of venture capital funding in 2018 from Sussex Place Ventures.
The acquisition expands Clio's global footprint and, it said, underscores the opportunity for innovation within this area of the legal industry.
The company plans to accelerate ShareDo's expansion in the UK and priority international markets, including the US, in the coming year.
Jack Newton, chief executive and founder of Clio, said: "ShareDo has built a powerhouse, proving that large firms are hungry for smarter, faster, and more flexible technology. With Clio's industry-leading platform and expertise, we're scaling that success even further—delivering the innovation and efficiency these firms demand. We've spent years expanding upmarket, transforming how law firms operate across countries, practice areas, and sizes. But this acquisition is about more than expanding into a new segment; we're driving a fundamental shift in how the entire legal industry operates.”
Share's chief executive and founder, Ben Nicholson, will take the position of general manager at ShareDo. He said: "Clio's acquisition is a powerful validation of our business and the significant opportunities for market and product expansion ahead. With the backing of such a dynamic customer-obsessed global company I believe we can revolutionise the way in which large law firms leverage cloud technology for the good of all."
Last year, Clio raised $900 million, based on a $3 billion valuation, in a Series F investment round led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA).
The round also included new partners such as Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Find out more about M&A trends in the legal sector
The company has been a pioneering provider of retail EPOS software for over 25 years, with its proprietary software spanning both the retail and hospitality sectors, and a recent acquisition of cutting-edge hospitality solutions, this opportunity inc...
This well-established software development business, operating since 1999, is renowned for delivering custom solutions, including bespoke CRM systems and mobile apps, to a diverse clientele across sectors such as healthcare, retail, and public servic...
This energy and ESG proptech provider offers an exciting opportunity to partner with a company poised for significant growth in the UK and EMEA region by transitioning to a SaaS model.
Please choose your settings for this site below. For more information please read our Cookie Policy
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and provide you with access to all features.
These are analytics cookies that help us to improve the way our website works.
These are used to improve the functional performance of the website and make it easier for you to use.