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

Ryan Lawler / Axios: Modus, which builds AI agents for audit workflows and invests in established accounting firms, raised a $5M seed and an $80M Series A led by Lightspeed - Modus, which buys majority stakes in advisory entities affiliated with accounting firms, raised $85M in seed and Series A funding, CEO Arush Jain tells Axios exclusively.