With Agentic AI forecasted to shape the next wave of innovation, a seismic shift is unfolding in how artificial intelligence delivers value: general-purpose models are being outperformed by specialized, domain-trained agents. From autonomous customer support to dynamic decision-making in clinical and financial environments, Agentic AI goes vertical is more than a trend—it’s a transformation. At Keev Capital, our Vertical AI thesis positions us ahead of this curve, backing founders who combine proprietary domain data with task-specific autonomy to outperform traditional AI solutions.
Data-Backed: Vertical Agentic AI Outperforms Generalist Models
Recent data reveals that verticalized AI agents achieve up to 68% higher task accuracy compared to generalized LLMs when fine-tuned on domain-specific data sets. This is particularly critical in sectors like fintech, where Keev actively supports startups using agentic AI for real-time credit-risk analysis. These models align with our broader strategy in fintech innovation where data ownership is a competitive edge.
Healthcare AI Agents Are Getting Smarter—And Safer
In healthcare, agent-based LLMs trained on triage records can autonomously guide patients to appropriate care pathways, reduce misdiagnosis, and optimize medical workflows. This is more than an efficiency play; it’s about patient safety, compliance, and scalable decision support. Keev backs innovators in healthcare technology who understand that vertical AI is essential for driving meaningful change in clinical outcomes.
Education and Tutoring: Where Intelligent Agents Adapt and Thrive
Rather than solving generalized tasks with bloated models, vertical AI narrows its focus and excels by leveraging proprietary, structured datasets. In education, intelligent agents are redefining how students learn. Keev actively supports ed-tech ventures through its Education sector investments, where AI tutors now exhibit emotional intelligence, adaptive feedback, and curriculum personalization—turning passive content delivery into proactive learning guidance.
Consumer Expectations Demand Domain-Specific Intelligence
Modern consumers demand relevance. With over 74% of shoppers expecting brands to understand their needs, domain-specific AI plays a pivotal role. Keev’s portfolio in consumer goods technology includes platforms deploying agentic AI to personalize product recommendations, predict customer intent, and automate support—all while reducing operational overhead.
Environmental Tech: Agentic AI Powers Sustainable Impact
Environmental startups are using agentic AI to analyze grid demand, track emissions, and forecast environmental risk. These systems are built on environmental-specific datasets—an approach perfectly suited for Keev’s interest in Environmental Tech. Vertical AI agents act in real time, making them uniquely capable of helping companies meet both performance and regulatory demands.
Vertical AI Is Not Just Smarter—It’s More Defensible
Keev’s focus on Vertical AI is driven by a simple truth: autonomy without context is inefficient. Startups leveraging proprietary data to train agentic models gain strategic defensibility and higher performance. As competition in AI intensifies, niche-trained agents become the moat. They’re not just smarter—they’re irreplaceable.
Conclusion: Why Keev Believes the Future Is Vertical by Design
Agentic AI goes vertical because it must. In sectors where compliance, safety, personalization, and domain expertise matter, general models fall short. Founders with access to unique data sets are better positioned to train intelligent agents that solve real problems—and solve them with precision. At Keev, we don’t just fund companies building with AI; we invest in those building the right kind of AI.
If you’re a founder building proprietary, vertical AI solutions, Keev Capital wants to hear from you. We invest in founders creating intelligent agents that aren’t just autonomous, but deeply aligned with the challenges of their industry. Whether you’re working on smarter underwriting, virtual nurses, or adaptive learning tools, our contact page is your next step.
Agentic AI is no longer the future—it’s now. And in 2025, vertical intelligence will define who wins and who fades. Build for someone, not everyone—and let Keev help you turn precision into performance.
