Chapter 1. Preface

1.1 Report Description and Scope
1.2 Research Scope
1.3 Research Methodology
1.3.1 Market Research Type
1.3.2 Market Research Methodology

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1 Global Litigation Funding Investment Market, (2026 - 2035) (USD Billion)
2.2 Global Litigation Funding Investment Market: Snapshot

Chapter 3. Global Litigation Funding Investment Market - Industry Analysis

3.1 Litigation Funding Investment Market: Market Dynamics
3.2 Market Drivers
3.2.1 The litigation funding market is expanding as escalating legal costs and complex disputes drive demand for third-party financing to level the playing field, while AI-driven case assessment tools and favorable regulatory shifts attract institutional investors seeking high-yield assets uncorrelated with market volatility.
3.3 Market Restraints
3.3.1 Market expansion is hindered by fragmented global regulatory frameworks and ethical concerns regarding frivolous lawsuits, alongside the high-risk nature of litigation where long resolution timelines and the potential for total capital loss deter risk-averse investors.
3.4 Market Opportunities
3.4.1 Significant potential exists in untapped markets like the Asia-Pacific region and through the adoption of blockchain and big data for predictive outcomes, as well as the transition toward portfolio funding which allows investors to spread risk across multiple high-growth legal sectors.
3.5 Market Challenges
3.5.1 The industry faces operational hurdles from unpredictable judicial outcomes and prolonged case durations that delay liquidity, coupled with increasing pressure for transparency and competition from alternative financing products that force funders to tighten margins.
3.6 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.7 Market Attractiveness Analysis
3.7.1 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Type
3.7.2 Market Attractiveness Analysis By End-User

Chapter 4. Global Litigation Funding Investment Market- Competitive Landscape

4.1 Company Market Share Analysis
4.1.1 Global Litigation Funding Investment Market: Company Market Share, 2025
4.2 Strategic Development
4.2.1 Acquisitions & mergers
4.2.2 New Product launches
4.2.3 Agreements, partnerships, collaborations, and joint ventures
4.2.4 Research and development and regional expansion
4.3 Price Trend Analysis

Chapter 5. Global Litigation Funding Investment Market - Type Analysis

5.1 Global Litigation Funding Investment Market Overview: Type
5.1.1 Global Litigation Funding Investment Market share, By Type, 2025 and 2035
5.2 Commercial Litigation
5.2.1 Global Litigation Funding Investment Market by Commercial Litigation, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
5.3 International Arbitration
5.3.1 Global Litigation Funding Investment Market by International Arbitration, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
5.4 Class Actions
5.4.1 Global Litigation Funding Investment Market by Class Actions, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
5.5 Insolvency and Others
5.5.1 Global Litigation Funding Investment Market by Insolvency and Others, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)

Chapter 6. Global Litigation Funding Investment Market - End-User Analysis

6.1 Global Litigation Funding Investment Market Overview: End-User
6.1.1 Global Litigation Funding Investment Market Share, By End-User, 2025 and 2035
6.2 BFSI
6.2.1 Global Litigation Funding Investment Market by BFSI, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
6.3 Manufacturing
6.3.1 Global Litigation Funding Investment Market by Manufacturing, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
6.4 IT and Telecom
6.4.1 Global Litigation Funding Investment Market by IT and Telecom, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
6.5 Media and Entertainment
6.5.1 Global Litigation Funding Investment Market by Media and Entertainment, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
6.6 Healthcare and Others
6.6.1 Global Litigation Funding Investment Market by Healthcare and Others, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)

Chapter 7. Litigation Funding Investment Market - Regional Analysis

7.1 Global Litigation Funding Investment Market Regional Overview
7.2 Global Litigation Funding Investment Market Share, by Region, 2025 & 2035 (USD Billion)
7.3 North America
7.3.1 North America Litigation Funding Investment Market, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.3.1.1 North America Litigation Funding Investment Market, by Country, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.3.2 North America Litigation Funding Investment Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035
7.3.2.1 North America Litigation Funding Investment Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.3.3 North America Litigation Funding Investment Market, by End-User, 2026 - 2035
7.3.3.1 North America Litigation Funding Investment Market, by End-User, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.4 Europe
7.4.1 Europe Litigation Funding Investment Market, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.4.1.1 Europe Litigation Funding Investment Market, by Country, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.4.2 Europe Litigation Funding Investment Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035
7.4.2.1 Europe Litigation Funding Investment Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.4.3 Europe Litigation Funding Investment Market, by End-User, 2026 - 2035
7.4.3.1 Europe Litigation Funding Investment Market, by End-User, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.5 Asia Pacific
7.5.1 Asia Pacific Litigation Funding Investment Market, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.5.1.1 Asia Pacific Litigation Funding Investment Market, by Country, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.5.2 Asia Pacific Litigation Funding Investment Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035
7.5.2.1 Asia Pacific Litigation Funding Investment Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.5.3 Asia Pacific Litigation Funding Investment Market, by End-User, 2026 - 2035
7.5.3.1 Asia Pacific Litigation Funding Investment Market, by End-User, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.6 Latin America
7.6.1 Latin America Litigation Funding Investment Market, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.6.1.1 Latin America Litigation Funding Investment Market, by Country, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.6.2 Latin America Litigation Funding Investment Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035
7.6.2.1 Latin America Litigation Funding Investment Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.6.3 Latin America Litigation Funding Investment Market, by End-User, 2026 - 2035
7.6.3.1 Latin America Litigation Funding Investment Market, by End-User, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.7 The Middle-East and Africa
7.7.1 The Middle-East and Africa Litigation Funding Investment Market, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.7.1.1 The Middle-East and Africa Litigation Funding Investment Market, by Country, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.7.2 The Middle-East and Africa Litigation Funding Investment Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035
7.7.2.1 The Middle-East and Africa Litigation Funding Investment Market, by Type, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)
7.7.3 The Middle-East and Africa Litigation Funding Investment Market, by End-User, 2026 - 2035
7.7.3.1 The Middle-East and Africa Litigation Funding Investment Market, by End-User, 2026 - 2035 (USD Billion)

Chapter 8. Company Profiles

8.1 Burford Capital
8.1.1 Overview
8.1.2 Financials
8.1.3 Product Portfolio
8.1.4 Business Strategy
8.1.5 Recent Developments
8.2 Omni Bridgeway
8.2.1 Overview
8.2.2 Financials
8.2.3 Product Portfolio
8.2.4 Business Strategy
8.2.5 Recent Developments
8.3 Therium Capital Management
8.3.1 Overview
8.3.2 Financials
8.3.3 Product Portfolio
8.3.4 Business Strategy
8.3.5 Recent Developments
8.4 Apex Litigation Finance
8.4.1 Overview
8.4.2 Financials
8.4.3 Product Portfolio
8.4.4 Business Strategy
8.4.5 Recent Developments
8.5 Deminor
8.5.1 Overview
8.5.2 Financials
8.5.3 Product Portfolio
8.5.4 Business Strategy
8.5.5 Recent Developments
8.6 Fortress Investment Group.
8.6.1 Overview
8.6.2 Financials
8.6.3 Product Portfolio
8.6.4 Business Strategy
8.6.5 Recent Developments

Frequently Asked Questions

The Litigation Funding Investment Market involves third-party investors providing capital to cover legal costs in disputes, in return for a portion of any successful outcome, serving as an alternative asset class for risk diversification.

Key factors include rising legal expenses, regulatory advancements, technological integration for case evaluation, expansion into new regions, and increasing corporate adoption for risk management.

The market is expected to grow from approximately USD 28.4 billion in 2026 to USD 64.8 billion by 2035.

The CAGR is projected to be 9.62% over the forecast period.

North America will contribute notably, driven by high litigation volumes and supportive legal frameworks in the United States.

Major players include Burford Capital, Omni Bridgeway, Therium Capital Management, Apex Litigation Finance, Deminor, and Fortress Investment Group.

The report provides comprehensive insights into market size, growth drivers, segmentation, regional analysis, key players, trends, and future projections.

The value chain includes case sourcing and due diligence, funding agreement structuring, legal proceedings monitoring, settlement or award collection, and return distribution to investors.

Trends are shifting towards portfolio funding and tech-driven assessments, while preferences favor transparent, ethical funders offering flexible terms for diverse case types.

Regulatory factors include varying disclosure requirements and ethical guidelines, while environmental factors involve ESG integration in funding decisions, influencing growth by promoting sustainable practices.