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This ex-Y Combinator lawyer thinks startups are overpaying for legal work — and he's got a plan

First publishedJul 30, 09:00 UTC
Last updatedJul 30, 12:57 UTC · 7m ago
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Mitch Duncombe, a former Y Combinator lawyer, started a law firm called Vector Legal to help startups save money on legal work.

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Mitch Duncombe was a lawyer at Y Combinator. He saw startups spending a lot of money on lawyers. He started a new law firm called Vector Legal to help startups save money.

Why it matters

This is important because many startups have limited budgets and need to save money on legal work.

In brief
Who started Vector Legal?
Mitch Duncombe, a former Y Combinator lawyer.
How much money did Vector Legal raise?
Vector Legal raised $5.19 million in a seed round.
What is Vector Legal?
Vector Legal is a law firm that helps startups save money on legal work.
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The outlets frame the story as a solution to a problem startups face, with a focus on saving money. They all present Mitch Duncombe's new law firm as a positive development.

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    Scouting report

    Startups are overpaying for legal work and need a solution.

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    Business InsiderHighlights the problem of high legal costs for startups.
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    Mitch Duncombe's new law firm, Vector Legal, is a cheaper alternative for startups.

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    Business InsiderFocuses on the benefits of Vector Legal for startups.
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