Hona
YC W23Orem, US · Founded 2021 · 32 employees · 2 known investors
Hona builds AI-powered case management software that automates client follow-ups and case tracking for law firms. The platform helps legal teams focus on case work by handling routine communication tasks.
Also known as Hona (formerly Milestones) · Hona 🚀 · Milestones
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSB2BUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)
Hona was founded in 2021 by Josh Christensen, Matt McClellan, Joshua Christensen, Matthew McClellan, and Christian Griffiths.
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Josh ChristenseninCo-Founder and CTOJosh Christensen studied mechanical engineering at BYU and founded an e-commerce sandal company before transitioning to software engineering roles at Qualtrics and Route, where he later co-founded Hona.
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Matt McClellanin𝕏Co-Founder, CEOMatt McClellan founded Hona, a legal technology company focused on personal injury law. He built the platform to address client engagement and case management through tools including real-time status tracking, communication automation, and medical record integration.
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Joshua ChristenseninCo-Founder and CTO
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Matthew McClellanCo-founder
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Christian GriffithsCo-founder
Board
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Amy CheethamBoard director
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$11.2M disclosed across 1 round · 2024
▶$11.2MraisedApr 2024 · 13 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$11.2MraisedApr 2024 · 13 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Joshua ChristensenDirector
- Matthew McClellanExecutive Officer, Director
- Amy CheethamDirector
- Christian GriffithsExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $11.2M
- Amount sold
- $11.2M
- First sale
- Apr 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 3
by search overlap
Clio212 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.
Litify106 shared keywordsLitify is a legal operations platform that helps law firms and legal departments manage cases, documents, time tracking, and billing from intake to resolution. The platform provides analytics, automation, and compliance tools designed to improve operational efficiency and business outcomes across multiple practice areas.
Lawmatics98 shared keywordsLawmatics offers client intake and case management software for law firms, providing customizable intake form templates and automation for follow-ups, scheduling, and converting inquiries into booked consultations and signed agreements. It serves legal practices in the legal software category.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Hona do?
- Hona builds AI-powered case management software that automates client follow-ups and case tracking for law firms. The platform helps legal teams focus on case work by handling routine communication tasks.
- Who founded Hona?
- Hona was founded by Josh Christensen, Matt McClellan, Joshua Christensen, Matthew McClellan, Christian Griffiths in 2021.
- Who are Hona's investors?
- Hona's investors include Y Combinator, Costanoa Ventures.
- How much funding has Hona raised?
- Hona has disclosed $11.2M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Hona headquartered?
- Hona is headquartered in Orem, US.