YCS20· AIDraftwise
Contract and negotiation AI built for lawyers
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Competitors
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ErinysS26We help lawyers start and scale AI-native law firms.Shared: legaltechActive
LexiF25AI Operating System for Legal TeamsShared: legaltechActive
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IroncladS15AI-powered contract managementShared: legaltechActive
DocsumS23AI contract repositoryShared: legaltechActive
AXDRAFTW19AXDRAFT helps corporations draft, negotiate and approve documents 10x…Shared: legaltechAcquired
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About Draftwise
Draftwise is redefining contract work for lawyers with AI that streamlines drafting, review, and negotiation. Draftwise empowers lawyers with intelligent, data-driven tools that use a firm’s own knowledge base—drawing from past deals, preferred language, and internal guidance to improve the entire contract workflow—from first draft to signed deal.
New York City, NY, USA
Draftwise: questions
Which YC batch was Draftwise in?
Draftwise was in Y Combinator's Summer 2020 batch (S20).
Is Draftwise still active?
Y Combinator lists Draftwise as active.
Where is Draftwise based?
Draftwise lists New York City, NY, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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