These two Sydney mates just raised US$23 million for their AI legal startup
Checkbox, an Australian-founded AI start-up that wants to build an AI ‘front door’ for in-house legal teams, will use the cash to build out its automated workflows.
Anastasia Santoreneos
Anastasia Santoreneos reports on innovation, technology, business and wealth. She also compiles Forbes Australia's lists. Email Anastasia at anastasia.santoreneos@forbes.com.au.
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