Furl, a Los Angeles, CA-based, in an era where security teams are drowning in a sea of vulnerability alerts but starving for the time to fix them, a new player has emerged with a significant war chest to automate the “last mile” of defense.
Furl was funded $10 million led by Ten Eleven Ventures, with participation from Rapid7 CEO Corey Thomas, Open Opportunity Fund and other strategic angel investors.
For years, the cybersecurity industry has mastered the art of detection. Modern enterprises use a sprawling stack
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Flip, a NYC-based, developer of a voice-based customer service technology designed to automate phone calls and create an improved customer experience.
Flip was funded $20 million led by Next Coast Ventures and Ridge Ventures with participation from Data Point Capital, ScOp Venture Capital, Bullpen Capital, Forum Ventures and a group of angel investors.
The investment is intended to accelerate the company’s “verticalized” approach to AI-based customer service—a strategy that prioritizes deep industry specialization over the “one-size-fits-all” models that have dominated the recent generative AI 
The year 2026 marks a significant turning point for entrepreneurs. We have officially moved past the “AI hype” phase and into the era of Pragmatic Integration. Consumers are more health-conscious, environmentally aware, and digitally skeptical than ever before.
If you are looking to launch a venture this year, the most profitable small business ideas are those that bridge the gap between high-tech efficiency and high-touch human connection. Here are the five most profitable small business ideas to start in 2026.
1. AI Integration & Orchestration 
We’ve all been there. You have a brilliant idea for a side hustle, a fitness journey, or a creative project, but you stop before you even begin. We believe that more information equals more readiness. In reality, the most significant advantage you have isn’t found in a textbook or a certification—it’s found in the fact that you are a beginner right now.
In this article, we’ll explore the “Beginner’s Edge” and why your lack of experience is actually your greatest superpower.
The Paralysis of Preparation
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