
Aerial is a legal document management platform designed for startups, aiming to make them investor-ready. It functions as a system of record, collecting, organizing, and cross-referencing essential corporate information, contracts, and legal documentation. The platform emphasizes ease of use with drag-and-drop functionality and is built by corporate counsel to ensure due diligence readiness. Key features include red flag reports to proactively address potential issues. Aerial offers a free tier until a startup raises its first $2 million, positioning itself as a supportive tool for early-stage companies. It is praised for its ability to organize corporate files and prepare startups for fundraising, streamlining legal operations and improving collaboration with external counsel.

Aerial is a legal document management platform designed for startups, aiming to make them investor-ready. It functions as a system of record, collecting, organizing, and cross-referencing essential corporate information, contracts, and legal documentation. The platform emphasizes ease of use with drag-and-drop functionality and is built by corporate counsel to ensure due diligence readiness. Key features include red flag reports to proactively address potential issues. Aerial offers a free tier until a startup raises its first $2 million, positioning itself as a supportive tool for early-stage companies. It is praised for its ability to organize corporate files and prepare startups for fundraising, streamlining legal operations and improving collaboration with external counsel.
Product: Legal document and corporate record management platform for startups
Free tier: Free until a startup raises its first $2M
Founders: Doug Logan (CEO & Co‑Founder), Michael Li (CTO & Co‑Founder)
Headcount: Approximately 10 employees
Location: Seattle, Washington
Startup legal operations, due diligence readiness, corporate recordkeeping
Legaltech / Document management
Crunchbase lists a Pre-Seed round with lead investor FUSE; specific round amount and date are obfuscated