A16Z · 3 September 2026 · Investment Thesis

The Incumbents Are Coming

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AI systems of record will grow more important as agents gain capabilities, but vertical AI startups can compete by owning cross-system jobs where judgment matters and learning loops are strong—not just single-system tasks.

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Topics: AI (Horizontal) · Enterprise Software

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