Founders Fund Backs Startup Bringing AI to Plumbers and Roofers

Large tech companies have been stuffing artificial intelligence software into every possible product for years. Now, Founders Fund is backing a startup that wants to help Main Street businesses use the technology, too.

Netic, which just raised $23 million in a Series B funding round led by the firm, is equipping regional businesses, home services corporations and contractors like electricians, roofers and repairmen with AI tools.