Vancouver legaltech startup Walter has announced that McCarthy Tétrault LLP has joined its AI Joint Innovation Program—a collaboration with law firms to co-design AI tools tailored for live transactional workflows. The initiative focuses on practical deployment, governance, and responsible adoption of AI in legal practice. Walter, founded by non-lawyer tech entrepreneur Ryan Wilson, is built […]
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Startup Walter Reinvents Legal AI from an Outsider’s View
Vancouver founder Ryan Wilson isn’t a lawyer — and that’s the point. A multi-exited technology entrepreneur, Wilson built Walter after experiencing firsthand the inefficiencies of legal work. “I always felt like I underpaid the law firm for their advice and expertise, but I overpaid for the work,” Wilson said in a video announcing the launch […]
Walter Teams Up with Fasken to Build AI Assistant for Legal Industry
Vancouver-based legaltech startup Walter is deepening its partnership with Fasken, one of Canada’s largest law firms, through a new Joint Innovation Program focused on building the Walter AI Assistant — an agentic AI tool designed to transform how legal professionals work. The collaboration will integrate the Walter AI Assistant directly into Microsoft Outlook and the […]
10 Homegrown B.C. Startups to Watch in 2025
Vancouver’s tech ecosystem continues to thrive as one of Canada’s most dynamic hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship. The city now boasts a tech workforce of nearly 150,000, making it Canada’s third-largest metropolitan area by tech employment. Known for its diverse talent pool, strong government support, and proximity to U.S. markets, Vancouver fosters a fertile environment […]
Walter Expands into US Legal Tech Market
The legal tech industry in the United States is welcoming a transformative new player with the launch of Walter, an integrated platform designed specifically for corporate law firms. After solidifying its presence in Canada, Vancouver’s Walter now aims to revolutionize legal operations for US firms by streamlining corporate record management, automating legal documents, and enhancing […]
Walter Partners With Fasken To Automate Legal Processes for Startups
Vancouver legaltech platform Walter has partnered with the Fasken, through the law firm’s Emerging Technology and Venture Capital group. Walter’s software platform dramatically and immediately reduces the unbillable, frustrating tasks across the firm so legal teams can focus on higher-value billable work. Startups using Walter get on-demand digital access to their data so they can collaborate […]
Minutebook Secures Seed Funding to Disrupt Legal with AI
Vancouver-based startup Minutebook is seeking to disrupt the legal industry by streamlining corporate records management, equity ownership, and legal agreements with a first-of-its-kind digital platform. And the BC company unveiled this week that it has raised $3.5 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round to do just that. “I am thrilled to announce the public […]