Venture capital firms, including Khosla Ventures, are increasingly acquiring established, mature businesses with the intent to retrofit them with artificial intelligence capabilities. This approach resembles a private equity strategy where these companies are transformed into AI-infused roll-ups to unlock additional value. The trend aims to leverage Main Street America as a testing ground or 'AI lab' to enhance operational efficiencies and generate growth. Industry observers note that this method could create new opportunities for venture capitalists by integrating AI technologies into traditional business models.