LexShares is a leading litigation finance firm, with an innovative approach to originating and financing high-value commercial legal claims. LexShares offers non-recourse funding for a wide variety of case types at any stage of litigation and funds matters through both its online marketplace and dedicated litigation finance fund.
The company typically makes investments of $1 million or greater but is open to facilitating middle market investments at a minimum of $200,000. Combining an experienced in-house underwriting team, a novel approach to origination, and a highly transactional culture, LexShares is considered one of the most active litigation finance firms in the world. LexShares’ proprietary Diamond Mine technology platform powers the firm’s legal claim origination efforts.
Founded in 2014 by Jay Greenberg and Max Volsky, the company is privately owned with principal offices in Boston and New York City. Mr. Greenberg, LexShares’ Chief Executive Officer, is a former member of Deutsche Bank’s Technology Investment Banking group. Mr. Volsky, LexShares’ Chief Investment Officer, authored Investing in Justice: An Introduction to Legal Finance, Lawsuit Advances and Litigation Funding, and is considered one of the pioneers of the industry with over 15 years experience investing in legal claims.