Vector Legal
YC W26San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 5 employees · Hiring · 1 known investors
Vector Legal provides an AI-powered legal platform combined with expert counsel to deliver end-to-end legal solutions for early-stage companies. The service is designed specifically for startups.
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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)
Vector Legal was founded in 2026 by Mitch Duncombe and Keenan Venuti.
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Mitch Duncombein𝕏CEO & Co-FounderMitch Duncombe has worked as a startup lawyer at Fenwick & West, served as counsel on Y Combinator's legal team, and previously directed high school math curriculum while coaching basketball. He is now building Vector Legal, an AI-focused law firm for startups.
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Keenan VenutiinCTO & Co-FounderHe previously worked as a staff AI engineer at Ironclad, a contract lifecycle management platform, and holds an M.S. from Northwestern and a B.A. from Harvard.
Investors · 1
The YC application· Winter 2026 batch
Competitors · 3
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Vector Legal do?
- Vector Legal provides an AI-powered legal platform combined with expert counsel to deliver end-to-end legal solutions for early-stage companies. The service is designed specifically for startups.
- Who founded Vector Legal?
- Vector Legal was founded by Mitch Duncombe, Keenan Venuti in 2026.
- Who are Vector Legal's investors?
- Vector Legal's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Vector Legal headquartered?
- Vector Legal is headquartered in San Francisco, US.