About us
Why we’re doing this
"I did everything right, and still got stuck in legal limbo.
For months, I couldn’t work, travel, or access healthcare because the Ausländerbehörde simply didn’t reply.
I tried to find an immigration lawyer, but it was confusing, slow, and expensive.
The whole experience felt unfair.
So I started building Drift — to try to do everything possible to make this process faster, smarter, and human.
We’re the first VC-backed startup in Germany and the EU tackling immigration law at scale.
We’re just getting started. "
Nia Rakheja
Co-founder & CEO, Drift
About us
Why we’re doing this
"I did everything right, and still got stuck in legal limbo.
For months, I couldn’t work, travel, or access healthcare because the Ausländerbehörde simply didn’t reply.
I tried to find an immigration lawyer, but it was confusing, slow, and expensive.
The whole experience felt unfair.
So I started building Drift — to try to do everything possible to make this process faster, smarter, and human.
We’re the first VC-backed startup in Germany and the EU tackling immigration law at scale.
We’re just getting started. "
Nia Rakheja
Co-founder & CEO, Drift
About us
Why we’re doing this
"I did everything right, and still got stuck in legal limbo.
For months, I couldn’t work, travel, or access healthcare because the Ausländerbehörde simply didn’t reply.
I tried to find an immigration lawyer, but it was confusing, slow, and expensive.
The whole experience felt unfair.
So I started building Drift — to try to do everything possible to make this process faster, smarter, and human.
We’re the first VC-backed startup in Germany and the EU tackling immigration law at scale.
We’re just getting started. "
Nia Rakheja
Co-founder & CEO, Drift
Shun and I met as neighbors and couldn’t stop talking about how broken this all was.
We’d both felt it.
Those conversations turned into whiteboards. The whiteboards became Drift.
Before we had a team, a product, or even a clear plan, he backed Drift as our first investor.
Now he’s my co-founder and CTO — and there’s no one I’d rather build this with.
Shun and I met as neighbors and couldn’t stop talking about how broken this all was.
We’d both felt it.
Those conversations turned into whiteboards. The whiteboards became Drift.
Before we had a team, a product, or even a clear plan, he backed Drift as our first investor.
Now he’s my co-founder and CTO — and there’s no one I’d rather build this with.
What we’re building
If we wanted to fix how immigration law is experienced at scale, we had to rethink how it’s delivered.
We started by finding the best people — lawyers and consultants who actually understand the system and care about doing things right.
Then we built tech to make their work faster and more efficient.
Layered on top, we designed the kind of customer experience we wished we had: clear, responsive, and human. That’s how Drift works — experts powered by tech, built around people.
What we’re building
If we wanted to fix how immigration law is experienced at scale, we had to rethink how it’s delivered.
We started by finding the best people — lawyers and consultants who actually understand the system and care about doing things right.
Then we built tech to make their work faster and more efficient.
Layered on top, we designed the kind of customer experience we wished we had: clear, responsive, and human. That’s how Drift works — experts powered by tech, built around people.
Who We Are
We’ve brought together people who believe this should work better — and are building like it will.
Everyone on our team has seen how frustrating this process can be, either for themselves or the people they love.
We’re here to build systems that respect people’s time, energy, and choices — and fix the stuff that never made sense in the first place.
Who We Are
We’ve brought together people who believe this should work better — and are building like it will.
Everyone on our team has seen how frustrating this process can be, either for themselves or the people they love.
We’re here to build systems that respect people’s time, energy, and choices — and fix the stuff that never made sense in the first place.
Join us
If you’re ready to shape the future with us, your journey could start here.
Our Vision
We’re starting with immigration. But we’re not stopping there.
The law touches everything — where you live, how you work, what you build. And yet, most people can’t access it without stress, delays, or confusion.
We’re changing that.
Drift is making great legal care available to anyone who needs it — starting with immigrants, and soon, entrepreneurs.
Because when the legal system works for everyone, more people get to move, create, and build freely.
Our Vision
We’re starting with immigration. But we’re not stopping there.
The law touches everything — where you live, how you work, what you build. And yet, most people can’t access it without stress, delays, or confusion.
We’re changing that.
Drift is making great legal care available to anyone who needs it — starting with immigrants, and soon, entrepreneurs.
Because when the legal system works for everyone, more people get to move, create, and build freely.
Awards
Name of the award
Description
Year
Antler '24 Residency
Top 2% applicants
2024
Antler '24 Residency
Top 2% applicants
2024
Antler '24 Residency
Top 2% applicants
2024
Avant Now Accelerator
Top 1% Applicants
2024
Avant Now Accelerator
Top 1% Applicants
2024
Avant Now Accelerator
Top 1% Applicants
2024
Compass by Founderland Cohort 2024
Rising Star Award
2024
Compass by Founderland Cohort 2024
Rising Star Award
2024
Compass by Founderland Cohort 2024
Rising Star Award
2024
Berlin Newcomer Startup Award by Singa
Recognized as one of Berlin’s most promising newcomer-led startups for innovation and social impact.
2024
Berlin Newcomer Startup Award by Singa
Recognized as one of Berlin’s most promising newcomer-led startups for innovation and social impact.
2024
Berlin Newcomer Startup Award by Singa
Recognized as one of Berlin’s most promising newcomer-led startups for innovation and social impact.
2024
Gemeinsam Preis Nominee by Diversity Lab
Selected for leadership in building inclusive, socially impactful solutions in Germany.
2024
Gemeinsam Preis Nominee by Diversity Lab
Selected for leadership in building inclusive, socially impactful solutions in Germany.
2024
Gemeinsam Preis Nominee by Diversity Lab
Selected for leadership in building inclusive, socially impactful solutions in Germany.
2024
Impact Shakers Pitch Competition Finalist
Chosen among top European startups addressing global challenges with scalable solutions.
2024
Impact Shakers Pitch Competition Finalist
Chosen among top European startups addressing global challenges with scalable solutions.
2024
Impact Shakers Pitch Competition Finalist
Chosen among top European startups addressing global challenges with scalable solutions.
2024
Social Innovation Challenge Finalist
Ranked among the most innovative ventures creating real-world social change.
2024
Social Innovation Challenge Finalist
Ranked among the most innovative ventures creating real-world social change.
2024
Social Innovation Challenge Finalist
Ranked among the most innovative ventures creating real-world social change.
2024
Join our Beta
Sign up today to secure your spot on Drift. Whether you’re an immigrant or a lawyer. Get matched faster, work smarter, and skip the legal bottlenecks.
Niharika Rakheja
CEO & Co-Founder
Contact us
Join our Beta
Sign up today to secure your spot on Drift. Whether you’re an immigrant or a lawyer. Get matched faster, work smarter, and skip the legal bottlenecks.
Niharika Rakheja
CEO & Co-Founder
Contact us
Join our Beta
Sign up today to secure your spot on Drift. Whether you’re an immigrant or a lawyer. Get matched faster, work smarter, and skip the legal bottlenecks.
Niharika Rakheja
CEO & Co-Founder
Contact us