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Legalist

YC S16

San Francisco, US · Founded 2016 · 40 employees · Hiring · 1 known investors

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Legalist is an institutional alternative asset management firm that invests in legal assets, including litigation finance, government receivables, and distressed debt instruments, combining proprietary technology with legal underwriting to generate risk-adjusted returns for institutional clients.

AI & Machine LearningFintechLegalTechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S16)

Legalist was founded in 2016 by Christian Haigh and Eva Shang.

CHChristian Haigh
Christian HaighinCo-FounderChristian Haigh studied economics and computer science at Harvard before founding Legalist, an institutional alternative asset management firm investing in litigation finance and other legal assets, where he leads technology and investment efforts.
ESEva Shang
Eva Shangin𝕏Co-founder and General PartnerFounder of Legalist, a technology-enabled investment firm focused on legal assets including litigation finance and distressed debt instruments.

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What does Legalist do?
Legalist is an institutional alternative asset management firm that invests in legal assets, including litigation finance, government receivables, and distressed debt instruments, combining proprietary technology with legal underwriting to generate risk-adjusted returns for institutional clients.
Who founded Legalist?
Legalist was founded by Christian Haigh, Eva Shang in 2016.
Who are Legalist's investors?
Legalist's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Legalist headquartered?
Legalist is headquartered in San Francisco, US.