# Aurelian

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/aurelian

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Seattle, US
- Website: www.aurelian.com
- Total disclosed funding: $17M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 27, 2025)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Based in Washington, US, and founded by co-founders James Liu, Max Keenan, and Angela Liu, Needl Inc., trading under the name Aurelian is a provider of a unified and intelligent search platform designed to streamline the search process across various applications and platforms, saving users valuable time. In August 2025, Aurelian raised USD 14 million in series A funding led by new investor New Enterprise Associates, with participation from returning investors FUSE, Liquid 2 Ventures, Palm Drive Capital, and Y Combinator. The company offers a unified search platform that brings all a user's apps and data sources together into one comprehensive interface. The platform's key features include its unified nature, allowing users to access all their apps and data sources from a single source. The intelligent search capabilities enable users to find precisely what they need instantly, saving time and enhancing productivity. Needl is compatible with multiple operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and Chrome, seamlessly integrating into existing workflows. The company generates revenue through its monthly subscription, which costs PRO USD 10 per month. The company will use the funding to enhance its artificial intelligence tools that support emergency dispatchers by streamlining call handling and improving information delivery.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 27, 2025, $14M — New Enterprise Associates, Y Combinator, Liquid 2 Ventures, Palm Drive Capital, FUSE
- Seed, Oct 26, 2022, $2.5M — Y Combinator, Liquid 2 Ventures, Palm Drive Capital, FUSE

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed, Series A
- Liquid 2 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/liquid-2-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Palm Drive Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/palm-drive-capital) — Seed, Series A
- FUSE (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fuse) — Seed, Series A
- New Enterprise Associates (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-enterprise-associates) — Series A