At a Glance
| Detail | Sandstone | Smith.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Intake & Portals | Intake & Portals |
| Total raised | $40M | Not disclosed |
| Rounds tracked | 2 | Not disclosed |
| Latest round | Series A, $30M · Jun 2026 | Not disclosed |
| Last valuation | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Lead investors | Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital | Not disclosed |
| Built for | In-house teams | Mid-size firms, Boutiques |
| Headquarters | US | Not disclosed |
Funding, Side by Side
Sandstone rounds
- Jun 2026Series A$30M
- Jan 2026Seed$10M
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, Sandstone or Smith.ai?
- Sandstone has raised $40M in disclosed funding, compared with no disclosed amount for Smith.ai.
- What is Sandstone best for?
- Sandstone is an AI platform for in-house legal teams to manage and resolve 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.