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Aurelian

YC S22

Seattle, US · Founded 2022 · 45 employees · Hiring · 5 known investors

Aurelian builds software for Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) to help telecommunicators manage non-emergency calls more efficiently and stay focused on emergencies. The platform uses call automation technology to reduce cognitive load for 911 call centers.

Also known as Needl

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)

Aurelian was founded in 2022 by Max Keenan and James Liu.

MKMax Keenan
Max KeenaninFounderCEO of Aurelian, which builds software for Public Safety Answering Points to help manage non-emergency calls and prioritize emergency response in 911 call centers.
JLJames Liu
James LiuinFounderFounder and CTO of Aurelian, which builds software for public safety answering points to manage non-emergency calls and help 911 call centers prioritize emergencies.

Investors · 5

New Enterprise Associates (NEA)Menlo Park · $200K – $40M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
FUSEreported · 2 sourcesBellevue · $1M – $10M
Palm Drive Capitalreported · 2 sourcesNew York · $500K – $5M

Also in the syndicate · 1

Liquid 2

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$14M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

Aurelian Raises $14M Series A for 911 AI Call Automationtechnews180.com · Aug 2025Aurelian Raises $14 Million for AI That Fields Non-Emergency 911 Calls | PYMNTS.compymnts.com · Aug 2025Aurelian Raises $14M Series A to Reduce 911 Dispatcher Workload with AI Voice Assistant - CXO Digitalpulsecxodigitalpulse.com · Aug 2025Aurelian Raises $14M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Aug 2025AI Startup Aurelian Raises $14 Million For 911 Call Centersentrepreneur.com · Aug 2025911 centers are so understaffed, they're turning to AI to answer calls | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Aug 2025Aurelian Raises $14M Series A to Ease 911 Dispatcher Workloads with AIfinance.yahoo.com · Aug 2025Kalamazoo Co. dispatch uses AI to aide in calls, improve efficiency | wzzm13.comwzzm13.com · Dec 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Aurelian do?
Aurelian builds software for Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) to help telecommunicators manage non-emergency calls more efficiently and stay focused on emergencies. The platform uses call automation technology to reduce cognitive load for 911 call centers.
Who founded Aurelian?
Aurelian was founded by Max Keenan, James Liu in 2022.
Who are Aurelian's investors?
Aurelian's investors include New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Y Combinator, FUSE, Palm Drive Capital.
How much funding has Aurelian raised?
Aurelian has disclosed $14M raised across 1 round.
Where is Aurelian headquartered?
Aurelian is headquartered in Seattle, US.