Airtable is a relational database with a spreadsheet-like interface, plus views, forms, and automations on top of every table. Non-technical users build custom trackers without writing SQL, and records connect across tables like a lightweight app. Widely used by VC firms as a lightweight dealflow tracker, portfolio database, or LP list before graduating to a dedicated CRM.
Key features
- ·Relational database with views, forms, and automations on every table
- ·Spreadsheet-like interface for non-technical users to build trackers
- ·Connected records and lightweight app-builder workflows
Popular use cases
- ·Build a dealflow tracker with custom stages, owners, and scoring in an afternoon
- ·Keep a shared portfolio database with founder contacts, board dates, and KPIs
Last reviewed · April 26, 2026Suggest an update ↗