Benchmark

Benchmark is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 1995 that backs technology companies from seed through growth stages. The firm focuses on software and services, mobile and social platforms, marketplaces, infrastructure, and artificial intelligence, with investments in the United States (notably the West Coast and New York), Europe, and Israel. Benchmark takes a hands-on, founder-friendly approach, often taking board seats to help portfolio companies scale and secure follow-on financing. It has a track record of backing industry leaders and notable exits, reflecting its emphasis on transformational technology companies.

Alex Balkanski

General Partner

Matt Cohler

Partner

Jason Droege

Venture Partner

Bruce Dunlevie

General Partner

Peter Fenton

General Partner

Past deals in Legal

Leya

Series A in 2024
Leya is a legal technology company that develops an artificial intelligence assistant for legal professionals. Its platform offers reliable, referenced responses by integrating internal knowledge databases and external laws, cases, and regulations. It integrates with law firms’ documents, playbooks, templates, and external legal sources and assists lawyers with specific tasks related to reviewing, searching, and drafting, such as filling in transaction checklists, creating key terms reports, and writing memos to name a few.

Leya

Seed Round in 2024
Leya is a legal technology company that develops an artificial intelligence assistant for legal professionals. Its platform offers reliable, referenced responses by integrating internal knowledge databases and external laws, cases, and regulations. It integrates with law firms’ documents, playbooks, templates, and external legal sources and assists lawyers with specific tasks related to reviewing, searching, and drafting, such as filling in transaction checklists, creating key terms reports, and writing memos to name a few.

Avvo

Series D in 2014
Avvo, Inc. is an online legal marketplace that facilitates connections between consumers and lawyers in the United States. The platform features a comprehensive lawyer directory that includes Avvo-rated profiles, client reviews, and peer endorsements for a vast majority of attorneys, allowing consumers to find legal representation suited to their specific needs. Additionally, Avvo operates a Q&A forum where users can obtain free legal advice from participating lawyers, as well as access previously asked questions and responses. To assist lawyers in expanding their practices, Avvo offers marketing tools and services, including Avvo Ignite, a specialized cloud-based marketing platform. The company's services cover a wide range of legal areas, including criminal defense, family law, immigration, personal injury, and more. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Avvo, Inc. has positioned itself as a significant resource for both consumers seeking legal assistance and attorneys aiming to grow their businesses.

Avvo

Series C in 2010
Avvo, Inc. is an online legal marketplace that facilitates connections between consumers and lawyers in the United States. The platform features a comprehensive lawyer directory that includes Avvo-rated profiles, client reviews, and peer endorsements for a vast majority of attorneys, allowing consumers to find legal representation suited to their specific needs. Additionally, Avvo operates a Q&A forum where users can obtain free legal advice from participating lawyers, as well as access previously asked questions and responses. To assist lawyers in expanding their practices, Avvo offers marketing tools and services, including Avvo Ignite, a specialized cloud-based marketing platform. The company's services cover a wide range of legal areas, including criminal defense, family law, immigration, personal injury, and more. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Avvo, Inc. has positioned itself as a significant resource for both consumers seeking legal assistance and attorneys aiming to grow their businesses.

CourtTrax

Seed Round in 2009
CourtTrax Corporation is a provider of electronic court documents and official records across various levels of the judicial system in the United States. Founded in 2002 and based in Bellevue, Washington, the company offers services that include comprehensive access to civil and criminal records from federal, state, county, and municipal courts. Its platform features tools such as CourtTrax Search, which allows immediate access to court information, and CourtTrax Express, which facilitates statewide criminal record checks. Additionally, CourtTrax provides name searching, alerts, case number searching, and court document retrieval services. The company also supports its clients with data integration solutions, bulk data feeds, and technical assistance tailored for the legal, insurance, and property title sectors. Through its digital platform, CourtTrax enables legal professionals to efficiently access vital court information, thereby enhancing their operational capabilities.

Avvo

Series B in 2007
Avvo, Inc. is an online legal marketplace that facilitates connections between consumers and lawyers in the United States. The platform features a comprehensive lawyer directory that includes Avvo-rated profiles, client reviews, and peer endorsements for a vast majority of attorneys, allowing consumers to find legal representation suited to their specific needs. Additionally, Avvo operates a Q&A forum where users can obtain free legal advice from participating lawyers, as well as access previously asked questions and responses. To assist lawyers in expanding their practices, Avvo offers marketing tools and services, including Avvo Ignite, a specialized cloud-based marketing platform. The company's services cover a wide range of legal areas, including criminal defense, family law, immigration, personal injury, and more. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Avvo, Inc. has positioned itself as a significant resource for both consumers seeking legal assistance and attorneys aiming to grow their businesses.

Leya

Leya is a legal technology company that develops an artificial intelligence assistant for legal professionals. Its platform offers reliable, referenced responses by integrating internal knowledge databases and external laws, cases, and regulations. It integrates with law firms’ documents, playbooks, templates, and external legal sources and assists lawyers with specific tasks related to reviewing, searching, and drafting, such as filling in transaction checklists, creating key terms reports, and writing memos to name a few.
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