In a world that has become both digitized and “AI-ified” in nearly everything, why do we still wrestle with documents that require endless copying, pasting, and redundant processing? Why do businesses, nonprofits, institutions, and governments still rely on static PDFs that require so much manual effort?
In a world that has become both digitized and “AI-ified” in nearly everything, why do we still wrestle with documents that require endless copying, pasting, and redundant processing? Why do businesses, nonprofits, institutions, and governments still rely on static PDFs that require so much manual effort?
The modern business demands more than just electronic signatures. It requires seamless, structured data management that eliminates inefficiencies and accelerates decisionmaking.
At UnicornForms, we believe that documents should be living, structured entities, not static files trapped in outdated file formats. We are pioneering a new approach where AI-powered documents seamlessly integrate with APIs and databases or ontologies and automating workflows, ensuring compliance, and eliminating human error in the process. Our innovations — a JSON-based document editor with embeddable form fields, field grouping, data remembering, mobile friendly PDF forms, PII/PHI protections and permissions, auto-redacting and masking of sensitive data and intelligent automation — will define the next generation of document management.
Our founders, Marcela and Patrick, have lived the frustrations of inefficient document management firsthand. Patrick spent 15 years developing global regulatory intelligence solutions, earning patents in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and structuring unstructured document data to solve the global supplier compliance problems of the Fortune 500. Marcela started as an educator and witnessed how critical documents like Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or other assessments were needlessly complex and fragmented. Later, as she switched careers to tech, she witnessed the amazing growth and limitations of Web 2.0 start ups and Y Combinator alums like Dropbox.
Together, we are tackling the root problem: documents and workflows should be dynamic, interactive, automated, and integrated; not just digitized versions of paper.
Existing document management, form and e-sign solutions focus on surface-level improvements like marginally better UI/UX, cheaper alternatives or minor workflow optimizations and integrations.
UnicornForms takes a different approach. We:
UnicornForms aligns with Y Combinator’s call for innovation in regulatory compliance and auditing. Compliance tasks today demand manual cross-checking of regulations, policies, and reports, leading to inefficiencies and high costs. As regulatory environments expand, the need for automation grows exponentially.
UnicornForms with AI promises to:
By incorporating AI-powered document workflows, we move beyond traditional compliance models and provide real-time, automated auditing solutions that scale with regulatory complexity.
YC has also called for a rethinking of digital document creation, distribution, and e-signature workflows. The current ecosystem led by DocuSign fails to address fundamental pain points, such as template management, duplicate information entry, and complex document comprehension.
UnicornForms solves these issues by:
With these capabilities, UnicornForms represents the next evolution in intelligent document management, transforming e-signature workflows from friction-filled manual effort into automated, AI-driven experiences.
UnicornForms has steadily built traction, achieving early revenue and proving our Problem-Solution-Fit. The real inflection point came in late 2024 when we optimized our messaging, leveraged AI for scalable outbound marketing, and targeted SMBs, nonprofits, healthcare, and ESG. These are markets both desperate for workflow efficiency as well as ignored by both new entrants to the market as well as incumbents.
We now anticipate rapid expansion in 2025. Watch us go on our Product-Market-Fit journey!
UnicornForms isn’t just another e-sign tool. It’s a fundamental rethinking of how documents function in a digital world of 1’s and 0’s. We believe YC is the ideal partner for us because:
This is our moment. UnicornForms is not just about documents; it’s about building the infrastructure for a truly digital and AI world, one where information flows effortlessly, decisions happen instantly, and innovation isn’t hindered by archaic formats.
Y Combinator represents the launchpad that will help us make this vision a reality.
We need [you]! We are here to build something that changes the way businesses, governments, and individuals interact with critical data. If you believe in a world where documents are more than just files—where they are intelligent, structured, and dynamic—then join us.
The future is post-PDF. And UnicornForms is leading the way.
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