BlackBoiler
by BlackBoiler, Inc.
BlackBoiler developed AI-assisted contract review software that analyzed agreements against company playbooks and produced tracked-change redlines in Microsoft Word for legal teams and contract professionals.
Acquisition Details
Legal technology company Onit announced its acquisition of BlackBoiler on August 24, 2021. BlackBoiler’s technology was subsequently incorporated into Onit’s contract-lifecycle products, while the legacy homepage remains accessible.
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📅 Timeline
BlackBoiler founded
Dan Broderick founded BlackBoiler to automate repetitive contract review and redlining work for legal teams.
Emerges from stealth
BlackBoiler publicly launched its automated contract-markup technology after operating in stealth.
Closes $1.1 million seed round
BlackBoiler announced $1.1 million in seed financing led by Chicago venture firm M25, with participation from other investors.
Raises $3.2 million
BlackBoiler announced a $3.2 million funding round led by a group of strategic investors to expand its automated contract-review platform.
Acquired by Onit
Enterprise legal-management company Onit acquired BlackBoiler to add AI-driven contract review and automated redlining to its product portfolio.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is BlackBoiler?
BlackBoiler is an AI-assisted contract-review product that compares agreements with an organization’s preferred positions and produces suggested edits as tracked changes in Microsoft Word.
How does BlackBoiler automate contract review?
It applies machine-learning models and customer contract playbooks to identify language that differs from preferred terms, then inserts proposed redlines directly into the document.
Who founded BlackBoiler?
Attorney and legal-technology entrepreneur Dan Broderick founded BlackBoiler in 2016.
Was BlackBoiler acquired?
Yes. Onit announced the acquisition of BlackBoiler on August 24, 2021. Financial terms were not publicly disclosed in the acquisition announcement.
Is BlackBoiler still available as a standalone product?
BlackBoiler’s technology became part of Onit’s contract solutions after the 2021 acquisition. The legacy website remains online, but current availability and packaging should be confirmed directly with Onit.