Ever dream of building something massive from scratch and then boom, a life-changing exit? I definitely have! Well, one developer just lived that dream, and it’s seriously awesome.
Developer Maor Shlomo just sold his vibe coding startup, Base44, to Wix for a staggering $80M in cash! And get this: he bootstrapped the whole thing, growing it to 250k users and pulling in $189,000 a month in profit in just six short months. Totally insane!
What’s Base44 All About?
It’s a platform that lets non-programmers build apps using natural language prompts. Think "create an app for…" and it helps make it happen. This "vibe coding" is a game-changer.
Here’s the quick scoop on this epic win:
- Solo Power: Shlomo started Base44 as a side project in January and was the sole shareholder. Talk about vision!
- Explosive Growth: Hit 10k users in just three weeks, all thanks to word-of-mouth, eventually reaching 250k.
- Team Spirit: His eight employees are getting a massive $25M in bonuses as part of the deal. Love to see it!
- Wix’s Big Move: Wix plans to weave Base44 into its tools, making app creation even simpler. Shlomo says:
Wix is the "best possible partner" to scale.
Why This Matters (A Lot!):
This is more than just a big payday; it’s a huge signal:
- AI is making it possible for solo founders to build unicorn-level companies. We’re seeing predictions come true!
- The demand for "vibe coding" is real and exploding. People want easier ways to create.
- Software creation economics? They’re changing, fast.
I’m super stoked about this news! It’s incredible proof of what can happen when you tackle a real problem with smart AI. Makes you wonder, what awesome thing will you build next?