At a Glance
| Detail | Laurel | Smokeball |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Practice Mgmt | Practice Mgmt |
| Total raised | $100M | $30M |
| Rounds tracked | 1 | 1 |
| Latest round | Series C, $100M · Jun 2025 | Undisclosed, $30M · Sep 2021 |
| Last valuation | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Lead investors | IVP | Not disclosed |
| Built for | Not disclosed | Mid-size firms, Boutiques |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
Funding, Side by Side
Laurel rounds
- Jun 2025Series C$100M
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, Laurel or Smokeball?
- Laurel has raised $100M in disclosed funding, compared with $30M for Smokeball.
- What is Laurel best for?
- AI timekeeping for law and accounting 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.

