Modus, which creates AI agents for audit workflows and invests in established accounting firms, has raised a $5 million seed and $80 million Series A led by Lightspeed (Ryan Lawler/Axios)

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Modus, which creates AI agents for audit workflows and invests in established accounting firms, has raised a $5 million seed and $80 million Series A round led by Lightspeed.— Modus, which buys majority stakes in consulting entities affiliated with accounting firms, has raised $85 million in seed and Series A funding, CEO Arush Jain exclusively told Axios.