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Blackletter, a Canadian legal AI neofirm founded by ex-Cohere executives, raises $6M seed led by Lerer Hippeau to revolutionize legal services through flat-fee contracts.

PRIVATENov 09, 2026

Amount Raised

$6 Million

Round Type

Seed

CanadaSoftwareLegalLegal Tech

Investors

Ripple VenturesGarage VenturesMaple VCSeven StarsLerer Hippeau

Description

Blackletter, a Canadian legal technology firm combining AI and lawyers, has raised $6 million in seed funding led by venture capital firm Lerer Hippeau. The neofirm uses large language models to draft contracts, negotiate terms, and guide transactions, serving clients like Fanatics and TwelveLabs. Co-founders Aidan Gomez, Nick Frosst, and Ivan Zhang from Cohere, along with other investors including Seven Stars, Maple VC, Garage Ventures, and Ripple Ventures, participated in the round. The firm aims to build a sustainable legal services model by combining technology-driven efficiency with skilled lawyers offering flat-fee pricing.

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Company Information

Company

Blackletter

Location

Canada

About

Blackletter is a Canadian neofirm that combines technology and lawyers to offer businesses legal services for flat fees. The firm uses software built on large language models to draft and negotiate routine corporate contracts and guide transactions. Founded by former Cohere executives, Blackletter serves over 75 clients including Fanatics, TwelveLabs, and Ada, focusing on building a law firm with a technical advantage rather than a traditional partnership model.

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