Clerky

Clerky is a legal technology platform that automates routine legal paperwork for startups and their attorneys, covering the full startup lifecycle from incorporation through fundraising and hiring. Founded in 2011 by Darby Wong and Chris Field — both former startup attorneys at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe — Clerky offers Delaware C corporation formation, SAFE and convertible note documents, equity grant paperwork, offer letters, NDAs, and corporate maintenance services. The platform is designed for early-stage founders who want to handle legal work safely without incurring high attorney fees, while also providing attorney-facing tools so legal counsel can collaborate directly in the platform. With over 20,000 startups incorporated — including Coinbase, Gusto, Zapier, and Segment — Clerky's core value proposition is combining ease of use with legal accuracy, ensuring every document meets the standards expected by top-tier VCs and attorneys in the Silicon Valley ecosystem.