# SMS Assist

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/sms-assist

- Industry: Outsourcing
- Headquarters: Chicago, US
- Total disclosed funding: $105M
- Latest round: Series C (May 4, 2015)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

SMS Assist specializes in providing digital property management solutions, focusing on streamlining maintenance and repair services for real estate properties across multiple sectors.

SMS Assist was founded by Michael Rothman in 1995 in Chicago, US, as a property management service provider. The company has undergone strategic pivots to enhance its service offerings in property maintenance. In January 2023, Lessen Inc. acquired SMS Assist from Brookside Equity Partners for USD 450 mn. As of June 2025, Taylor Rhodes operates as a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company.

SMS Assist offers comprehensive property maintenance solutions that simplify the management of real estate. Its core services include overseeing property repairs, maintenance, and capital projects for both commercial and residential sectors. Leveraging a nationwide network of qualified vendors, SMS Assist optimizes property management through advanced technology and a skilled workforce. The company serves various clients, including commercial occupiers and residential managers, ensuring efficient asset management across major U.S. metropolitan areas.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, May 4, 2015, $45M — Insight Partners
- Series B, Oct 22, 2013, $45M — Pritzker Group Venture Capital
- Series A, Jun 22, 2011, $15M — Pritzker Group Venture Capital

## Investors

- Pritzker Group Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pritzker-group-venture-capital) — Series A, Series B
- Insight Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/insight-partners) — Series C