New AI Platform Maxed Announces Pre-Seeding Funding Round

Maxed, an AI platform founded by 18-year-old Fifi Siddiqui, raised $850K in a pre-seed round led by Focal VC with participation from Notion co-founder Akshay Kothari. The platform uses AI agents to automate CPA workflows, reducing manual processes and addressing workforce shortages. Currently in beta, Maxed aims to transform accounting by replacing fragmented tools with a unified AI system.