Septeo completes the acquisition of stp.one and strengthens its ambition to build a European LegalTech champion

Septeo, a European leader in LegalTech and one of the top five vertical software publishers in France, today announces the completion of its acquisition of stp.one, a leading German LegalTech player. The transaction, initially announced on 3 November 2025, represents a key milestone in Septeo’s European growth strategy.

Through this acquisition, Septeo significantly expands its European footprint. By bringing together stp.one’s strong positions in the DACH region and across Northern, Central and Eastern Europe with Septeo’s established presence in France, the Iberian Peninsula and the Benelux, the group now serves legal professionals across a wide range of highly regulated European markets through a single, robust platform.

With this transaction, Septeo’s revenue exceeds €560 million, and the group now brings together 3,600 employees, including nearly one-third dedicated to R&D.

For customers, this acquisition delivers tangible benefits:

• ‍Faster innovation, supported by reinforced R&D capabilities;
• Stronger and more resilient customer service, built on stable organizations and local expertise;
• Enhanced ability to meet European regulatory requirements, particularly in terms of data security and compliance;
• More integrated and scalable solutions, enabling legal professionals to work more efficiently and focus on their core mission.

Operating in a European LegalTech market worth several billion euros, this transaction reflects a clear strategic conviction: in sectors as critical as legal services and legal data management, scale and trusted European expertise are essential to deliver innovation, ensure regulatory compliance and build long-term customer trust. By bringing together two complementary leaders, Septeo and stp.one strengthen their ability to deliver integrated, sustainable, secure and future-proof solutions.

Hugues Galambrun, CEO of Septeo, said: "The acquisition of stp.one is a major strategic accelerator for Septeo. It allows us to scale up and reflect our strong conviction: to build a European LegalTech champion, independent and guarantor of technological sovereignty in the legal professions, which are essential to the democracies of our continent."

Oliver Bendig, CEO of stp.one, added: "We are proud to join Septeo, a key player in the LegalTech sector, with a very solid expertise and a long-term vision. We share a common ambition: to build an independent European LegalTech champion that places innovation at the service of legal professionals and strengthens European technological sovereignty, in order to offer ever more intelligent and integrated solutions, allowing our employees to gain in efficiency and focus on the essential: “supporting their clients”

Roland Lescure, Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty, reacted : “I am delighted to see one of our national champions further consolidating its leadership in a strategic market. This acquisition showcases the strength of our ecosystem. It demonstrates our ability to grow, innovate and safeguard our technological sovereignty. It is also additional proof that France and Europe can together build the giants of tomorrow.”