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AI presentation startup raises $30M to buy services firms — starting with founder's other company Prezent closed a $30M Series B at $400M valuation. Twist: their first acquisition is Prezentium, co-founded by Prezent's own CEO. • $30M raised, $74M total • Led by Multiplier Capital, Greycroft • Targets enterprise presentation automation Founder playbook: • Built AI presentation platform • Co-founded services company simultaneously • Used services firm as go-to-market partner • Raised acquisition-focused round • Merged both under one roof Trend: AI startups buying services companies for customer bases and domain expertise. Takeaway: Pure AI isn't enough — enterprises trust human expertise. https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/10/prezent-raises-30-million-to-acquire-ai-services-firms-starting-with-founders-other-company/ #startups#funding