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Unlike previous generations of software that primarily addressed low-level, sequential tasks that could be robotically executed, new cognitive architectures enable AI agents to dynamically…
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AI Agents: A New Architecture for Enterprise Automation
With new building blocks like multi-step logic, external memory, and access to third-party tools and APIs, the next wave of agents is expanding the…
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Anthology Fund
The Anthology Fund is a $100 million initiative created through a partnership between Menlo Ventures and Anthropic to fuel the next generation of AI…
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Reimagining Smart Car Repair: Our Investment in Kinetic
We are delighted to announce that Menlo Ventures is leading Kinetic’s $21 million Series B to support them on their journey to rethink smart…
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Welcoming Our Newest Consumer Investor, C.C. Gong
C.C. joins us as a principal, focused on AI applications for consumer and enterprise and broader consumer tech.
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Early-Stage Sales: Four Tips for Startups
Raph Parker is an advisor to companies on their $0 to $10 million ARR journey. Here are four of his most valuable GTM tips…
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Our Investment in Vilya: AI-Enabled Development of a New Class of Medicines
Predictive and generative AI are entering many new applications. At Menlo Ventures, we are especially excited about applications for AI in drug discovery and…
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No Weak Links: Collaboration Will Strengthen the Supply Chain
With supply chain companies increasingly recognizing the advantages of shared data and optimized workflows, a new era of collaboration is on the horizon.
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Five Steps for How GenAI Startups Can Break into the Enterprise: Observe.AI’s Playbook
Observe’s success in moving to the enterprise provides a playbook for both startups and enterprises on how to leverage GenAI to win together.
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Celebrating Axon’s Proposed Acquisition of Dedrone
Today, we mark a significant milestone as we congratulate airspace security pioneer Dedrone on its agreement to be acquired by Axon.
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Resilience Against Ransomware: Our Investment in Mimic
Mimic is a next-gen anti-ransomware solution built for the enterprise—a category-defining technology responding to increasingly urgent market demands.
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7 Golden Rules for Generative AI Apps: A Playbook from Early Winners
The first AI-native enterprise apps broke from the pack, distinguishing themselves from the wave of AI apps that emerged last year following the rise…