# Roger

> Roger is a New York eSignature and contract platform (YC W21) that turns clunky PDF signing into an app-like, mobile-first experience. Built for startups, SMBs, and growing sales, HR, and finance teams, it pairs reusable templates, approval workflows, smart reminders, and a searchable contract repository with pay-as-you-go pricing - positioning itself as a faster, simpler alternative to DocuSign.

- **Founded:** 2020
- **Headquarters:** New York City, United States
- **Founders:** Michael Wang (Co-Founder & CEO), Merry Sui Yuan (Co-Founder), Garrett Wu (Co-Founder & CTO)
- **Team size:** 4
- **Products:** Roger eSignature, Contract Templates, Approval Workflows & Smart Alerts, Contract Repository, API & Integrations
- **Notable:** Accepted into Y Combinator's Winter 2021 batch., Featured by Y Combinator for turning PDF contracts into an app-like signup experience., Positive verified user reviews on Capterra praising ease of use and a cleaner, more modern interface than DocuSign.

## Products & services

- **Roger eSignature** — Modern electronic signature software to prepare, send, and collect legally binding signatures online from any device, with multi-signer support and audit trails.
- **Contract Templates** — Reusable, customizable templates that let teams update and send agreements in seconds.
- **Approval Workflows & Smart Alerts** — Approval routing plus reminders and renewal alerts so deadlines and signatures don't slip.
- **Contract Repository** — A centralized, searchable store for signed contracts with tagging and tracking.
- **API & Integrations** — API integrations and workflow automation for embedding signing into existing tools and processes.

## Achievements

- Accepted into Y Combinator's Winter 2021 batch.
- Featured by Y Combinator for turning PDF contracts into an app-like signup experience.
- Positive verified user reviews on Capterra praising ease of use and a cleaner, more modern interface than DocuSign.

## Latest updates

- **2025** — Continues to publish contract-management guidance and product updates on the ROGER blog and collect verified user reviews.
- **2022-03** — Reported last funding activity; company operating as a small New York-based team.

## Links

- Website: https://thanksroger.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thanksroger
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/thanksroger
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/thanksroger

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Last updated: 2026-07-30