Delaware Public Benefit Corporations on Clerky (YC S11)
Today, in partnership with B Lab, we're excited to officially launch support for Delaware public benefit corporations on Clerky. Delaware PBCs are increasingly common with founders who want to run their startups not only for the benefit of stockholders, but also the broader public. While regular Del
Delaware Public Benefit Corporations on Clerky (YC S11) launched on August 17, 2017 with 47 votes, #786 of 3,214 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.
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Clerky, in partnership with B Lab, offers support for Delaware public benefit corporations, a business structure that allows founders to balance stockholder interests with broader public benefits. Unlike standard Delaware corporations focused solely on maximizing shareholder value, PBCs require consideration of specified public benefits and stakeholders materially affected by the company. The service is designed for founders seeking to build startups that generate positive social or environmental impact alongside business growth.
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Today, in partnership with B Lab, we're excited to officially launch support for Delaware public benefit corporations on Clerky. Delaware PBCs are increasingly common with founders who want to run their startups not only for the benefit of stockholders, but also the broader public. While regular Delaware corporations are required
Today, in partnership with B Lab , we're excited to officially launch support for Delaware public benefit corporations on Clerky. Delaware PBCs are increasingly common with founders who want to run their startups not only for the benefit of stockholders, but also the broader public. While regular Delaware corporations are required to maximize stockholder value, Delaware PBCs must balance that interest against one or more specified public benefits, as well as anyone it materially affects. For founders, this means more freedom to use their startup as a force for good, which we are proud to support. This launch marks the first time PBC startups can do the complete set of formation paperwork…from blog.clerky.com
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