Laurel
Founded 2018 · 11 known investors
Laurel provides AI-powered timesheet automation for professional services firms, helping capture billable hours more accurately and reduce revenue leakage. The platform uses firm-specific machine learning models trained on individual firm data to automate time tracking and provide operational insights.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Founders & leadership
Laurel was founded in 2018 by Kourosh Zamani.
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Kourosh ZamaniFounder
Investors · 11
01 AdvisorsSan Francisco · $1M – $10M
ACME CapitalSan Francisco
AIX VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $5M
GV (Google Ventures)Mountain View · $250K – $50M
HAWKTAILSan Francisco
IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)San Francisco · $15M – $75M
PROOFArlington
Scribble VenturesPortola Valley · $750K – $1.5M
Ulu VenturesPalo Alto · $2M
Upfront VenturesLos Angeles · $1M – $10M
Workday VenturesreportedSan Francisco
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$100M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025
- $100MSeries CJun 2025 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 1
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Laurel do?
- Laurel provides AI-powered timesheet automation for professional services firms, helping capture billable hours more accurately and reduce revenue leakage. The platform uses firm-specific machine learning models trained on individual firm data to automate time tracking and provide operational insights.
- Who founded Laurel?
- Laurel was founded by Kourosh Zamani in 2018.
- Who are Laurel's investors?
- Laurel's investors include 01 Advisors, ACME Capital, AIX Ventures, GV (Google Ventures), HAWKTAIL, IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), PROOF, Scribble Ventures and 3 more.
- How much funding has Laurel raised?
- Laurel has disclosed $100M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.


