TITLE: AI Startup Anything Reaches $100M Valuation with Full-Stack App Builder
The Rise of Vibe Coding and Anything’s Breakthrough Solution
The emerging field of vibe coding—using AI-powered tools to create applications through natural language prompts—is experiencing explosive growth across the technology landscape. This innovative approach to software development is transforming how both technical and non-technical users build digital products.
Market Context and Competitive Landscape
Recent market developments highlight the tremendous potential of this space. Swedish startup Lovable achieved $100 million in annual recurring revenue just eight months after launch, while Replit saw its ARR skyrocket from $2.8 million to $150 million in under a year. According to Nikhil Basu Trivedi, co-founder and general partner at VC firm Footwork, “This is one of those spaces where every company is growing like a weed.”
However, industry experts note a significant gap in the current market. While most vibe coding platforms excel at creating prototypes, they often fall short when it comes to helping users launch production-ready software that can actually run businesses.
Anything’s Comprehensive Approach
Enter Anything, an AI application builder that launched just one month ago with a mission to solve this exact problem. The platform provides all the essential infrastructure—from databases and storage to payment functionality—that users need to deploy fully functional web and mobile applications.
The company’s early traction has been nothing short of remarkable. Within just two weeks of launch, Anything reached a $2 million annualized run rate, demonstrating strong market demand for their comprehensive solution.
Substantial Funding and Validation
This impressive growth caught the attention of investors, leading to an $11 million financing round at a $100 million valuation. The round was led by Footwork, with additional participation from Uncork, Bessemer, and M13. The funding represents significant validation for Anything’s full-stack approach to AI-assisted application development.
Founder Vision and User Success
Co-founded by former Google colleagues Dhruv Amin and Marcus Lowe, Anything specifically targets non-technical users who want to create complete web and mobile applications. As Amin explains, “You haven’t really seen real businesses built on top of any of these tools. We want to be the Shopify of the space, where people build apps that make money on top of us.”
The platform has already enabled users to create and deploy fully functional applications available in the App Store, including a habit tracker, CPR training course, and hair-style “try-on” application. Some of these apps are already generating revenue for their creators.
Strategic Differentiation
What sets Anything apart from competitors is its integrated infrastructure approach. While other platforms like Lovable and StackBlitz’s Bolt rely on third-party databases such as Supabase, Anything has built all essential components in-house. This comprehensive solution means users don’t need to figure out how to connect additional tools to their prototypes—everything they need is already included.
The company’s journey began when Amin and Lowe recognized that generative AI could deliver applications faster and at lower costs than their previous business model, which combined AI coding tools with human developers. They made the strategic decision to pivot and focus entirely on developing an AI-powered app-building tool that could serve as a complete solution for non-technical creators.
As originally reported by industry analysts, this full-stack approach appears to be paying off, positioning Anything as a significant contender in the rapidly expanding vibe coding market.
