Investment Summary

Oakley Capital Exits vLex

On June 30, 2025, Clio invested in internet software and services company vLex from Oakley Capital for 1.0B USD

Investment Highlights
  • This is Clio’s 3rd transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Clio’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Clio’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Clio’s 1st transaction in Florida.

Investment Summary

Date 2025-06-30
Target vLex
Sector Internet Software and Services
Investor(s) Clio
Sellers(s) Oakley Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 1.0B USD
Advisor(s) J.P. Morgan Securities (Financial)
A&O Shearman
Uría Menéndez Abogados (Legal)

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vLex

Miami, Florida, United States
vLex is a cloud-based legal information subscription platform that offers legal intelligence and AI-powered research services. vLex was founded in 1998 and is based in Miami, Florida.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

Clio

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Category Company
Founded 2008
Sector Internet Software and Services
DESCRIPTION

Clio engages in cloud-based legal technology, empowers lawyers to be both client-centered and firm focused through a suite of cloud-based solutions, including practice management, CRM and client intake software. Clio has been transforming the industry for over a decade with 150,000 customers spanning 90 countries, and the approval of over 65 bar associations and law societies globally. Clio was founded in 2008 and is based in Burnaby, British Columbia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 3 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 5 of 5
State: Florida M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 4 of 4
Year: 2025 M&A 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-03-13 ShareDo

Alderley Edge, United Kingdom

ShareDo produces case and matter management software designed to streamline work processes, enhance efficiency, and maximize profitability for mid to large firms. ShareDo was founded in 2011 and is based in Alderley Edge, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Oakley Capital

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2011
PE ASSETS 15.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Oakley Capital is a mid-market, generalist private equity firm focused on investing in opportunities across Europe. Oakley targets a variety of investment situations, including traditional buyouts, take privates, growth capital financings, secondary buyouts, and turnarounds. Oakley prefers controlling situations and seeks businesses valued between €100 million and €1 billion. Oakley Capital was formed in 2002 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 24
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 13 of 13
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 8 of 8
State: Florida M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-11-20 Konzept & Marketing

Hannover, Germany

Konzept & Marketing operates as an underwriting agent in Germany for private non-life insurance products (property, accident, liability). K&M develops, markets and administers tailored insurance products on behalf of insurance companies in an asset light model. Konzept & Marketing was founded in 2001 and is based in Hannover, Germany.

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