Maxed, a Miami, Florida–based AI operating system for CPA firms, has raised $850,000 in a pre-Seed round. 

Investors 

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. 

About Maxed 

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  

Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260423591425/en