Dan Wertman on Building Noetica, Selling to Thomson Reuters, and Why Speed Beats Capital | 2026

Dan Wertman on Building Noetica, Selling to Thomson Reuters, and Why Speed Beats Capital ‪@thelegaltechfund‬ Visit 👉 www.legaltech.com Zach Posner, Managing Partner of The LegalTech Fund, sits down with Dan Wertman, co-founder and CEO of Noetica, following Thomson Reuters' February 2026 acquisition of the AI-native corporate transaction intelligence platform. Dan shares Noetica's origin story from his years as a Wachtell finance attorney, the founding team's approach to building proprietary AI in-house, the trillion-plus-dollar deal volume benchmarked on the platform, and the lessons behind three preempted funding rounds. They discuss why Thomson Reuters was the right strategic home, the future of market-aware AI in legal, and Dan's hard-won advice for legaltech founders building through this moment. Follow us 👉   / the-legaltech-fund   #LegalTech #BusinessOfLaw #ai #lawfirms #thelegaltechfund #noetica This information is for illustrative purposes only. Statements and opinions are not necessarily those of The LegalTech Fund, and no assurance is made that projections or forecasts will be achieved. This is not business, investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice and should not be relied upon as such. Featured companies and individuals were not compensated, and the companies listed represent only a subset of current investments. Third-party names and logos do not imply recommendations, endorsements, or affiliations. This does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any investment interests.