The startup, Monaco, has come out of stealth as an AI-native all-in-one CRM plus more system backed by names like the Collison brothers and Garry Tan.

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Monaco, a new AI sales platform, emerged from stealth with $35M in funding from Founders Fund and notable angels including the Collison brothers and Garry Tan. Founded by former VCs Sam and Brian Blond, the startup offers an AI-native CRM and prospecting database targeting seed and Series A companies. Unlike competitors focused on human replacement, Monaco combines AI agents for sales automation with experienced human salespeople who monitor the AI, train it, and conduct actual customer meetings. The company positions itself as a challenger to Salesforce and HubSpot in the crowded AI sales tech market.

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