Parley
YC S24San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 3 employees · 2 known investors
Parley builds AI software for immigration law firms that automates visa petition drafting, reference letter generation, and evidence collection. The platform serves immigration attorneys and law firms handling visa applications like EB-1, O-1, and national interest waiver cases.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSArtificial IntelligenceLegalImmigrationUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)
Parley was founded in 2024 by Philip Smart, Ian Edwards, and Jackson Perry.
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Philip SmartinCEO, Co-FounderPhilip Smart previously held product management and growth roles at LinkedIn, including work on large-scale AI product launches. He is now building automation software for immigration legal services through Parley.
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Ian EdwardsinCo-FounderIan Edwards is an engineer who previously worked at Porter (YC S20) and Govdash (YC W22). He is a co-founder of Parley, which provides automation tools for legal document drafting.
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Jackson PerryinCo-FounderJackson Perry previously worked in private equity focused on clean energy and provided consulting services to major oil and gas companies and U.S. utilities. He is now co-founder of Parley, which develops automation technology for legal services.
Investors · 2
Competitors · 2
by search overlapManifest Law61 shared keywordsManifest Law is a technology-enabled immigration law firm providing legal services in employment-based, family, and extraordinary ability immigration matters for businesses and individuals. The firm combines experienced immigration attorneys with a proprietary platform to streamline visa processing, case management, and compliance for employers and individual applicants.
Envoy44 shared keywordsEnvoy Global provides corporate immigration services combined with an AI-powered case management platform, helping organizations secure work authorizations, relocate employees, and manage a global workforce across 180+ countries. It serves HR and global mobility teams pairing legal expertise with technology to handle work visas, travel, and program compliance.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Parley do?
- Parley builds AI software for immigration law firms that automates visa petition drafting, reference letter generation, and evidence collection. The platform serves immigration attorneys and law firms handling visa applications like EB-1, O-1, and national interest waiver cases.
- Who founded Parley?
- Parley was founded by Philip Smart, Ian Edwards, Jackson Perry in 2024.
- Who are Parley's investors?
- Parley's investors include Sterling Road, Y Combinator.
- Where is Parley headquartered?
- Parley is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

