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ClearBrief

Las Vegas, US · Founded 2020 · 34 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

Clearbrief is an AI-powered legal research and brief-drafting tool that helps attorneys verify citations, extract facts from documents, and create hyperlinked briefs with built-in fact-checking and timeline generation. It serves solo practitioners, small law firms, and enterprise legal teams.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTech

Founders & leadership

ClearBrief was founded in 2020 by Jacqueline Schafer.

JSJacqueline Schafer
Jacqueline SchaferinFounder and CEO

Board

MIMonique Idlett
Monique IdlettinBoard directorInvestor at Reign Ventures

Investors · 5

AUTHENTIC VENTURESOakland · $100K – $1M
How Women InvestSan Francisco · $100K – $500K
Reign VenturesBrooklyn · $10K – $1Mvia Monique Idlett · board
Madrona Venture GroupreportedSeattle · $2M – $10M
Sequoia CapitalreportedMenlo Park · $4.4M – $214M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$6.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021–2024

▶$3MraisedMar 2024 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jacqueline SchaferExecutive Officer, Director
  • Erica DuignanDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$3M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Mar 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.5MraisedAug 2021 · 34 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Monique IdlettDirector
  • Jacqueline SchaferExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$3.5M
Amount sold
$3.5M
First sale
Aug 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
Clio228 shared keywordsClio provides cloud-based legal practice management software and client communication tools for law firms to streamline operations and improve client service. The platform helps legal professionals manage cases, collaborate remotely, and deliver client-centered legal services.
Avvo143 shared keywordsSeattle-based online legal marketplace with lawyer ratings, reviews and Q&A, acquired by Internet Brands in 2018.

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In the news

Clearbrief, which uses AI to help lawyers find and verify facts in legal docs, raises $4M – GeekWiregeekwire.com · Jun 2024Legal AI startup Clearbrief raises $4m financing - Legal IT Insiderlegaltechnology.com · Jun 2024AI Legal Writing Tool Clearbrief Raises $4 Million to Fuel Expansion Among Larger Law Firms | LawSiteslawnext.com · Jun 2024Legal writing startup Clearbrief raises $1.2M from Madrona, Sequoia, Avvo founder, others – GeekWiregeekwire.com · Mar 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does ClearBrief do?
Clearbrief is an AI-powered legal research and brief-drafting tool that helps attorneys verify citations, extract facts from documents, and create hyperlinked briefs with built-in fact-checking and timeline generation. It serves solo practitioners, small law firms, and enterprise legal teams.
Who founded ClearBrief?
ClearBrief was founded by Jacqueline Schafer in 2020.
Who are ClearBrief's investors?
ClearBrief's investors include AUTHENTIC VENTURES, How Women Invest, Reign Ventures, Madrona Venture Group, Sequoia Capital.
How much funding has ClearBrief raised?
ClearBrief has disclosed $6.5M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is ClearBrief headquartered?
ClearBrief is headquartered in Las Vegas, US.