At a Glance
| Detail | Nexl | Smokeball |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Practice Mgmt | Practice Mgmt |
| Total raised | $27M | $30M |
| Rounds tracked | 2 | 1 |
| Latest round | Series B, $23M · Oct 2025 | Undisclosed, $30M · Sep 2021 |
| Last valuation | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Lead investors | Tidemark Capital, EVP | Not disclosed |
| Built for | Not disclosed | Mid-size firms, Boutiques |
| Headquarters | Australia | United States |
Funding, Side by Side
Nexl rounds
- Oct 2025Series B$23M
- Mar 2023Undisclosed$4M
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, Nexl or Smokeball?
- Smokeball has raised $30M in disclosed funding, compared with $27M for Nexl.
- What is Nexl best for?
- CRM and growth platform for 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.