Clerky is an online legal service built specifically for high-growth startups, with a focus on getting legal paperwork done correctly the first time. The platform is the preferred legal service for Y Combinator companies and many other top-tier startups, having helped thousands of companies with their foundational legal documents.
Clerky's core offering covers the essential legal documents every startup needs: Delaware C-Corp incorporation, founder stock purchase agreements, IP assignment agreements, and the supporting documentation for initial equity grants. The platform also covers fundraising paperwork — SAFEs, convertible notes, and Series A preparation — as well as employee equity grants and standard employment agreements.
The Clerky approach prioritizes correctness over convenience: documents are reviewed by experienced startup attorneys, and the platform guides founders through the decisions that matter while handling the complexity underneath. This focus on legal correctness is why Clerky has earned the trust of top VCs and accelerators who want portfolio companies to have clean legal foundations.
Clerky is not the cheapest option for startup legal work, but it's designed for founders who understand that bad legal paperwork creates expensive problems at future funding rounds. The platform charges per transaction rather than subscription, making it accessible for early-stage companies.
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