Smith
Los Altos, US · Founded 2015 · 2 known investors
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Smith.ai provides an AI Receptionist backed by optional North America-based human agents that screens calls, books appointments, handles payment collection, and updates CRMs for mid-market companies. It also offers Virtual Receptionist plans staffed by live agents available 24/7, plus call analytics and transcription dashboards.
Founders & leadership
Smith was founded in 2015 by Wai Fun Aaron Lee and Justin Maxwell.
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Wai Fun Aaron LeeCo-founder
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Justin MaxwellinCofounder & Chief Product Officer2015–2025Justin Maxwell is Director at Smith.ai, where he has led product and design efforts scaling the company from 2 to 500+ employees. Previously, he was an early UX hire at Mint.com, served as designer and product manager for Mint for iPhone through its acquisition by Intuit, and worked on automotive UX and payment systems at Google; he also held design roles at Apple's Pro Apps and Apple.com teams.
Board
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Fabio RosatiBoard director
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$7M disclosed across 1 round · 2019
▶$7MraisedJul 2019 · 21 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$7MraisedJul 2019 · 21 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Wai Fun Aaron LeeExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Fabio RosatiDirector
- Justin MaxwellDirector
- Offering amount
- $7M
- Amount sold
- $7M
- First sale
- Jun 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
In the news
‘Up to voters of his district:’ Oregon lawmakers mostly silent on Rep. Greg Smith ethics violations | The Portland Tribuneportlandtribune.com · Aug 2026
How Terry Smith lost his way – and billions of poundstelegraph.co.uk · Aug 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Smith do?
- Smith.ai provides an AI Receptionist backed by optional North America-based human agents that screens calls, books appointments, handles payment collection, and updates CRMs for mid-market companies. It also offers Virtual Receptionist plans staffed by live agents available 24/7, plus call analytics and transcription dashboards.
- Who founded Smith?
- Smith was founded by Wai Fun Aaron Lee, Justin Maxwell in 2015.
- Who are Smith's investors?
- Smith's investors include NFX, SignalFire.
- How much funding has Smith raised?
- Smith has disclosed $7M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Smith headquartered?
- Smith is headquartered in Los Altos, US.