Doctrine
FranceWho owns Doctrine?
Doctrine is a French LegalTech company, now owned by RELX, which acquired it in 2026 from Kima Ventures, FRST Capital and Peugeot Invest.
Summit Partners is still listed as an investor in Doctrine, status not confirmed after the 2026 sale.
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Key facts
- ·Held by Summit Partners since 2017 (9Y hold).
- ·Average hold across 3 realized cycles: 7 years.
- ·4 distinct PE sponsors across ownership cycles.
Ownership history
4 ownership periods · co-invest detected
Kima Ventures sold Doctrine to RELX in 2026 after 10 years.
FRST Capital sold Doctrine to RELX in 2026 after 9 years.
Peugeot Invest sold Doctrine to RELX in 2026 after 3 years.
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Questions
Who owns Doctrine?
Doctrine is now owned by RELX, which acquired it in 2026 from Kima Ventures, FRST Capital and Peugeot Invest. Summit Partners is still listed as an investor in Doctrine, status not confirmed after the 2026 sale.
When did RELX acquire Doctrine?
RELX acquired Doctrine in 2026, buying from Kima Ventures, FRST Capital and Peugeot Invest.
Who did Doctrine sell to?
Kima Ventures, FRST Capital and Peugeot Invest sold Doctrine to RELX in 2026 (Trade Sale).
Who has owned Doctrine over time?
Doctrine has been through 4 private-equity ownership periods: Kima Ventures · via Kima Ventures · 2016–2026 · sold to RELX · (Trade Sale); FRST Capital · via Otium Venture · 2017–2026 · sold to RELX · (Trade Sale); Summit Partners · via Summit Partners Growth Equity Fund XII · 2017–2026; Peugeot Invest · via Direct investment by Peugeot Invest · 2023–2026 · sold to RELX · (Trade Sale).