Genius AI Raises $44M Series D

Genius AI, based in New York, NY, is a technology platform for in-person service businesses that has announced $44 million in Series D financing, bringing its total funding to over $125 million. This round values the company at $1.15 billion as it scales its platform for service-based businesses.

The round was led by Lux Capital, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Imaginary Ventures, L Catterton Growth, 2048 Ventures, and StepStone Private Ventures.

The company plans to use the capital to expand its customer base and develop new agentic products that execute end-to-end work for service businesses, building upon the foundation established by its GlossGenius flagship product.

Founded in 2015, Genius AI is led by co-founders Danielle and Leah Cohen-Shohet. The company provides a comprehensive technology platform designed to automate administrative workflows for in-person service businesses, including scheduling, payments, marketing, and client management, allowing owners to focus on their core human-to-human services.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://genius.ai/

Company: Genius AI

Raised: $44M

Round: Series D

Funding Date: July 21, 2026

Lead Investor: Lux Capital

Additional Investors: Bessemer Venture Partners, Imaginary Ventures, L Catterton Growth, 2048 Ventures, StepStone Private Ventures

Company Website: genius.ai

Software Category: SaaS