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Why Series A Startups Pitch Vertical AI Agents
In this episode of The Series A Show, Lucas and Luna explore why Series A startups in August 2026 are increasingly pitching vertical AI agents — purpose-built AI that automates workflows in specific industries like legal, healthcare, and logistics. They anchor the discussion to recent market moves: Palantir is up 26% in five days, Shopify is up nearly 25%, and Microsoft is up 7%, signaling investor appetite for AI that drives measurable business outcomes. Lucas breaks down the difference between horizontal copilots and vertical agents, citing a healthcare startup that reduced…
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