Maxed Raises $850K in Funding
Maxed, a Miami, Florida–based AI operating system for CPA firms, has raised $850,000 in a pre-Seed round.
The round was led by Focal VC, with participation from Akshay Kothari.
Focal VC is a U.S.-based pre-seed venture capital firm focused on backing highly technical founders at the earliest stages of startup development. The firm typically leads funding rounds with investments ranging from $500,000 to $1 million and concentrates on software-driven, AI-native companies with strong long-term potential.
Maxed Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to support product expansion and drive broader adoption of its AI-powered platform across accounting firms.
Founded by Fifi Siddiqui, Maxed is an AI-native operating system designed for CPA firms, aiming to replace fragmented accounting tool stacks with a unified, automated platform. The company focuses on eliminating manual administrative work through agentic AI. Its platform features two core AI agents: Max, which manages back-office workflows and automates internal operations, and Ed, a client-facing agent that streamlines communication while maintaining firm oversight and control. Maxed is headquartered in Miami and is currently in beta with early design partners.
Funding Details
Company: Maxed Life, Inc.
Raised: $0.85M
Round: Pre-Seed
Funding Date: April 2026
Lead Investor: Focal VC
Additional Investors: Akshay Kothari
Company Website: https://www.maxed.life/
Software Category: AI Accounting / Fintech / Agentic AI Platforms