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Monaco just raised $35M Series A from Founders Fund for their AI-native sales platform. Monaco replaces fragmented CRM/sales tools with a single AI platform that proactively generates demand and moves deals forward. Key features: • Auto-builds and scores your TAM • Identifies buyers with connection signals • Generates custom outreach with GTM best practices • Automates call notes and CRM updates How they built it: • Sam Blond (ex-Founders Fund, ex-Brex CRO) saw startups failing due to poor sales execution • Operated in stealth while refining with early customers • Secured top-tier angels: Collison brothers, Garry Tan • Launched public beta after proving adoption Takeaway: Focus on closing deals, not assembling sales stacks. Source: Monaco press release #startups#sales