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VCs buy legacy firms to rebuild around AI, shifting private equity to defense in a new tech strategy.

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08 Jun 2026
CNBC
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VCs buy legacy firms to rebuild around AI, shifting private equity to defense in a new tech strategy.

Venture capital firms are adopting a new strategy called 'AI rollups,' where they buy legacy companies and rebuild them with AI technology from within, rather than just selling AI tools. This approach contrasts with traditional private equity, which focused on financial engineering and buying enterprise software at peak prices. The AI rollup strategy targets industries with low software adoption like healthcare and construction, aiming for growth by embedding AI deeply into operations. Notable deals include General Catalyst and Trian's $7.6 billion buyout of Janus Henderson and Long Lake's $6.3 billion acquisition of American Express Global Business Travel. This shift could reshape how AI is deployed in established companies and challenge traditional investment models.

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