Client's Testimonial

"Developers.dev was the perfect accelerator for our vision. Their AI/ML pod didn't just write code; they challenged our assumptions and helped us build a better, more scalable product. We went from a PowerPoint deck to a paying enterprise client in nine months. Their team is the reason we successfully closed our Series A."

CEO & Co-Founder, ContractIQ.

Client Overview

"ContractIQ" was a pre-seed startup founded by two experienced corporate lawyers with a vision to automate the tedious process of contract review. They had deep domain expertise but lacked the technical team to build their product. Their goal was to create a SaaS platform that used AI to analyze legal agreements, identify risky clauses, and suggest revisions, targeting in-house legal teams and law firms.

Problem

The founders needed to build a secure, multi-tenant SaaS platform and a sophisticated AI engine with limited capital. They had to prove product-market fit quickly to secure venture funding, requiring a fast-moving, expert development partner.

Key Challenges

Developing a complex NLP model

Developing a complex NLP model to accurately analyze legal language.

Building a scalable, secure, and multi-tenant cloud architecture

Building a scalable, secure, and multi-tenant cloud architecture from scratch.

Designing an intuitive UI

Designing an intuitive UI that simplifies a complex task for lawyers.

Achieving a rapid time-to-market

Achieving a rapid time-to-market to stay ahead of potential competitors.

Our Solution

We deployed our "AI/ML Rapid-Prototype Pod," a cross-functional team designed for speed and innovation. The solution was a multi-phased approach focused on delivering value at each stage.

🚀 MVP Development

Focused on a core feature set: document upload, AI-powered risk scoring for non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and a basic clause library.

🧠 Custom NLP Engine

Built a custom machine learning model using Python and spaCy, trained on a curated dataset of legal documents to identify specific clauses and potential issues.

☁️ Scalable AWS Infrastructure

Utilized AWS serverless architecture (Lambda, S3, DynamoDB) to keep initial costs low while ensuring massive scalability for future growth.

✨ Iterative UI/UX Design

Developed a clean, minimalist interface in close collaboration with the founders to ensure the product was powerful yet easy to use.

Implementation and Execution

Design Sprint Kick-off

Began with a one-week design sprint to define the MVP scope and user flows.

Agile Sprint Methodology

Operated in two-week agile sprints, allowing the founders to test new features continuously.

Data Annotation for AI

Used our internal Data Annotation Pod to label an initial dataset for model training.

Automated CI/CD Pipeline

Implemented a CI/CD pipeline from day one for automated testing and deployment.

Comprehensive Documentation

Provided comprehensive technical documentation to support their fundraising and due diligence efforts.

Beta Customer Onboarding

Helped the client onboard their first beta customers, gathering crucial feedback for the next iteration.

Positive Outcome

⏰ MVP Launched in 12 Weeks

The core product was ready for beta testing in under three months.

💰 Secured $5M Series A Funding

The functional, scalable MVP and positive beta feedback were instrumental in their successful fundraising round.

🤝 Acquired First Enterprise Client

The platform's robust security (built on a SOC 2-ready framework) and performance attracted a Fortune 500 company as their first major customer.

⚡️ Reduced Manual Review Time by 80%

Beta testers reported a dramatic reduction in the time required to perform first-pass contract reviews.

Why Choose Us

🎯 Startup-Focused Pods

🤖 Deep AI/ML Expertise

💸 Cost-Effective Scalable Architecture

⚡ Rapid Prototyping

🔒 Full IP Ownership for Founders

📈 Fundraising Support (Technical DD)

🤝 End-to-End Partnership

🛡️ Security-First Mindset

🤸 Flexible Engagement Model

Conclusion

ContractIQ's success story illustrates how our model empowers startups. By providing the technical firepower, strategic guidance, and agile execution they needed, Developers.dev acted as a true co-builder, helping them transform a brilliant idea into a funded, market-validated business.

Launching a Market-Disrupting Legal SaaS: Building an AI-Powered Contract Review Platform from MVP to Series A

Industry Legal Technology / SaaS