Venture capitalists are increasingly adopting roll-up strategies similar to those used in private equity, fueled by the potential of AI to enhance small businesses. Major firms like General Catalyst, Lightspeed, Thrive Capital, and 8VC are acquiring multiple companies across service sectors such as accounting and IT, applying AI tools to improve efficiency. Sequence Holdings, founded by former employees from Scale and Cognition, is one example of a startup aiming to roll up businesses across various industries with a focus on AI integration. General Catalyst has been a leader in this space, co-creating at least ten startups that target service companies. Lightspeed has also made significant moves, investing in sectors like engineering and healthcare. Their strategy includes taking majority stakes in startups that will then acquire smaller businesses. Thrive Capital is particularly aggressive, launching Thrive Holdings with over $1 billion to invest in AI-driven services. They have partnered with OpenAI to develop customized models for these businesses, aiming to gather insights on real-world applications. On the smaller VC side, Slow Ventures is funding roll-up startups without large upfront investments. They focus on seeding companies that develop AI technology, allowing founders to seek additional funding for acquisitions. Teamshares, which allows employees to gain equity after their companies are sold, plans to go public via SPAC. Current performance data for these roll-up investments is still limited, but some firms like Crete and Long Lake are reportedly gaining traction. The key question remains whether these strategies will yield returns typical of private equity or match the higher expectations usually associated with venture capital.