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This ex-Y Combinator lawyer thinks startups are overpaying for legal work
At Y Combinator, Mitch Duncombe saw founders spend an astonishing amount of money on lawyers. His new startup dares to take on Big Law.
TL;DR
- Vector Legal was founded by Mitch Duncombe and Keenan Venuti to provide more affordable legal services for startups.
- The company combines a law firm with software, enabling founders to manage some legal tasks independently.
- Vector Legal raised $5.19 million in seed funding, led by Base 10 Partners and including Y Combinator.
- The model aims to reduce costs by allowing clients to use the platform for tasks like company formation and trademark filing.
- Senior lawyers are available for complex legal matters.
- Vector competes with other law firm-startup hybrids like Crosby, Moritz, and Soxton.
- The company is accountable for its legal advice and carries malpractice insurance.