Rasa Legal announced a $1 million investment from NextLadder Ventures as part of the company’s previously announced $5 million late seed funding round.
The funding will support Rasa Legal’s continued nationwide expansion as the company scales its platform designed to help eligible individuals determine whether they qualify for criminal record sealing and expungement under state laws.
NextLadder Ventures recently launched with more than $1 billion in backing and is focused on Navigation Technology, or NavTech, solutions intended to expand economic opportunity through personalized technology-enabled support systems.
Founded by attorney and access-to-justice advocate Noella Sudbury, Rasa Legal has helped more than 30,000 people access their criminal records and understand their eligibility options. Since launching its platform in 2022, the company said it has successfully cleared more than 5,000 records.
Rasa Legal currently provides criminal record sealing and expungement services in Pennsylvania, Utah, and Arizona, and plans to continue expanding nationwide.
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“More than 20 million Americans are carrying a criminal record that is eligible to be expunged — meaning according to the law the individual is eligible to have it removed and stop impacting their ability to get a job, find housing, and build a life. Rasa Legal provides an affordable and easily accessible path to clear their record after serving their time. Research shows the massive gains in wages and opportunities that this clean slate can deliver both to low income people and to the economy. That’s why we’re proud to back their efforts to expand their reach across the country.”
Ryan Rippel, CEO, NextLadder Ventures
“We’re incredibly excited to partner with a fund that is deeply aligned with our mission and vision for expanding access to opportunity. NextLadder understands that technology can play a transformative role in helping people navigate complex systems, remove barriers, and build better futures. Their support will help us scale our impact and reach more people across the country who deserve a second chance.”
Noella Sudbury, Founder, Rasa Legal
