TrialKit, a New York-based AI-powered discovery platform for criminal defense attorneys, has raised a $4.25 million seed round.
Investors
The round was led by UpWest, with participation from 97212 Ventures, Kaedan Capital, and NYU Law’s Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Program.
Based in Palo Alto, California, UpWest is a seed-stage venture capital firm that typically invests in Israeli startups, particularly early-stage companies looking to enter the U.S. market. The firm focuses on providing seed funding, market access, and a supportive community. Founded in 2012, UpWest has invested in technology, cybersecurity, and digital healthcare sectors.
TrialKit Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to expand its AI-powered platform, enhance its features for managing digital evidence, and scale its offerings to more criminal defense firms.
About TrialKit
Founded in 2023 by Ariel Deshe, TrialKit provides an end-to-end, AI-native legal discovery platform for criminal defense attorneys. It helps law firms efficiently manage and analyze large volumes of case data, including text, audio, image, and video files. Features include automated file organization, customizable search functions, visual link analysis, and collaborative tools to support case-building and team coordination. TrialKit serves over 20 criminal defense firms and public defense teams across the U.S.
Funding Details
Company: TrialKit, Inc.
Raised: $4.25M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: April 2025
Lead Investor: UpWest
Additional Investors: 97212 Ventures, Kaedan Capital, NYU Law’s Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Program
Company Website: https://www.trialkit.ai/
Software Category: AI- Legal Discovery
Source: https://www.eznewswire.com/newsroom/trialkit-launches-ai-powered-legal-discovery-platform-secures-4-25m-seed-funding-to-transform-criminal-defense