Clerky
Incorporation and fundraising paperwork built for venture-backed startups.
- Countries served
- Worldwide
- Languages
- English
- Last reviewed
- 2026-10-31
Overview
Clerky is a software platform designed to streamline legal documentation for venture-backed startups and their founders. It provides standardized workflows for incorporation, fundraising, and ongoing legal maintenance by leveraging templates modeled after industry-standard legal practices. The service serves as a bridge between early-stage companies and law firms by facilitating document generation and electronic signatures.
Products and services
- Delaware C-corporation incorporation
- Convertible note financing documentation
- SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) issuance
- Employee stock option plan setup
- Proprietary invention assignment agreements
- Board of directors meeting minute generation
Business problems addressed
- Complexity of legal documentation for first-time founders
- High costs associated with early-stage legal counsel
- Lack of standardization in fundraising paperwork
- Delays in closing venture capital financing rounds
- Human error in manual drafting of corporate documents
Key benefits and capabilities
- Automated document assembly based on user input
- Integration with electronic signature providers
- Standardized legal templates for venture financing
- Dashboard for tracking document status and completion
- Support for post-incorporation maintenance tasks
- Workflow guidance for startup fundraising rounds
Frequently asked questions
- Is Clerky a law firm?
- No, Clerky is a software platform that provides legal document generation tools and is not a law firm or a substitute for legal advice.
- What types of companies does Clerky support?
- The platform is primarily designed for startups intending to pursue venture capital funding, specifically focusing on Delaware C-corporations.
- Can I use Clerky documents without a lawyer?
- While the platform is designed to be user-friendly for founders, it is generally recommended to have legal counsel review your documents before finalizing them.