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AI-Native Law Firm Moritz Raises $9 Million Seed Led by Y Combinator and 20VC

The YC-backed startup pitches faster, flat-fee contract work by pairing AI drafting with senior lawyer oversight.

Overview

  • Moritz closed an oversubscribed $9 million seed round in four days led by Y Combinator and 20VC, with Urban Innovation, Inception and founders from Reddit, Instacart, Dropbox, Gusto and Runway joining.
  • The firm says its software performs most drafting and research while a vetted bench of 40–50+ senior lawyers reviews and signs off with full professional responsibility.
  • Moritz reports serving more than 100 companies and over $2 billion in aggregate contract value in recent months, including a $290 million master services agreement drafted in 24 hours.
  • Clients get upfront flat-fee quotes with average turnarounds of about four hours, and listed examples include $500 for a job offer letter and $2,000 for a master services agreement package.
  • After pivoting last year from selling AI tools to operating as a law firm, Moritz plans to use the new funding to expand its lawyer network, enhance its AI workflows and move beyond commercial contracts.