At a Glance
| Detail | Clio | Smokeball |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Practice Mgmt | Practice Mgmt |
| Total raised | $1.79B | $30M |
| Rounds tracked | 6 | 1 |
| Latest round | Series G, $500M · Nov 2025 | Undisclosed, $30M · Sep 2021 |
| Last valuation | $5B | Not disclosed |
| Lead investors | New Enterprise Associates, TCV, JMI Equity, T. Rowe Price | Not disclosed |
| Built for | Mid-size firms, Boutiques | Mid-size firms, Boutiques |
| Headquarters | Canada | United States |
Funding, Side by Side
Clio rounds
- Nov 2025Series G$500M
- Jul 2024Series F$900M
- Apr 2021Series E$110M
- Sep 2019Series D$250M
- Mar 2014Series C$20M
- Jan 2012Series B$6M
Smokeball rounds
- Sep 2021Undisclosed$30M
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, Clio or Smokeball?
- Clio has raised $1.79B in disclosed funding, compared with $30M for Smokeball.
- What is Clio best for?
- Clio is cloud legal practice management software for case management, time tracking, billing and client intake at law firms.
- What is Smokeball best for?
- Smokeball is legal practice management software with automatic time tracking, document automation, and trust and billing tools.
Source: Legal Tech Circle funding data, from public announcements. Updated November 10, 2026.