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Serial founder Stefan Kalb just raised $8M seed for Super Labs after selling his last startup. Super Labs helps mid-market companies implement AI without technical expertise. It's both a marketplace and implementation partner. • $8M seed led by FUSE • Launched September 2024 • Targets manufacturing, e-commerce, retail • Connects businesses with AI vendors • Handles complex integration work • Mid-market segment larger than S&P 500 How it happened: • Sold previous startup Shelf Engine to Crisp (March 2024) • Got calls from non-tech businesses wanting AI help • Identified gap in mid-market AI adoption • Built marketplace + implementation model • Secured lead investor FUSE • Added YC CEO Garry Tan as backer Takeaway: Serial founders can leverage domain expertise from previous ventures to spot new market gaps. Source: GeekWire Brewed by Startup Beaker.