At a Glance
| Detail | LawVu | Smokeball |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Practice Mgmt | Practice Mgmt |
| Total raised | $31.4M | $30M |
| Rounds tracked | 3 | 1 |
| Latest round | Series B, $6M · Dec 2025 | Undisclosed, $30M · Sep 2021 |
| Last valuation | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Lead investors | Insight Partners | Not disclosed |
| Built for | Not disclosed | Mid-size firms, Boutiques |
| Headquarters | New Zealand | United States |
Funding, Side by Side
LawVu rounds
- Dec 2025Series B$6M
- Apr 2022Series A extension$13.5M
- Aug 2021Series A$11.9M
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, LawVu or Smokeball?
- LawVu has raised $31.4M in disclosed funding, compared with $30M for Smokeball.
- What is LawVu best for?
- Legal workspace for in-house legal teams.
- 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.