At a Glance
| Detail | Checkbox | Smith.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Intake & Portals | Intake & Portals |
| Total raised | $27.5M | Not disclosed |
| Rounds tracked | 2 | Not disclosed |
| Latest round | Series A, $23M · Jan 2026 | Not disclosed |
| Last valuation | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Lead investors | Touring Capital, Surge (Sequoia India), Tidal Ventures | Not disclosed |
| Built for | In-house teams | Mid-size firms, Boutiques |
| Headquarters | US | Not disclosed |
Funding, Side by Side
Checkbox rounds
- Jan 2026Series A$23M
- Jan 2022Pre-Series A$4.5M
Smith.ai rounds
No public rounds tracked yet.
Our Take
We have not tested these two head to head yet. The numbers above come from public funding announcements. If you use either one, tell us what you found and it may become a Field Note.
Quick Answers
- Which has raised more, Checkbox or Smith.ai?
- Checkbox has raised $27.5M in disclosed funding, compared with no disclosed amount for Smith.ai.
- What is Checkbox best for?
- Checkbox is a legal front door for in-house legal teams that captures, triages, automates and reports on legal requests.
- What is Smith.ai best for?
- Smith.ai offers AI and live receptionists that handle call answering, client intake and scheduling for law firms and small businesses.
Source: Legal Tech Circle funding data, from public announcements. Updated November 10, 2026.