Vibe-coding startup Anything nabs a $100M valuation after hitting $2M ARR in its first two weeks

The rise of vibe coding—leveraging AI-driven tools to create apps and websites through natural language—continues to gain momentum, with several startups achieving remarkable success. Notably, Lovable, a Swedish startup, recently reported a staggering $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) just eight months post-launch, with expectations to hit $250 million ARR by the year's end and a target of $1 billion ARR within the next 12 months. Similarly, Replit has seen its ARR surge from $2.8 million to $150 million in under a year. This explosive growth has triggered a competitive landscape where many new players are quickly emerging. Nikhil Basu Trivedi, co-founder and general partner at the VC firm Footwork, noted that the vibe coding space is characterized by rapid expansion. However, he pointed out a critical limitation among these startups, including Lovable and Replit: while they excel at prototype development, they often fall short in providing non-technical users with the necessary tools to launch production-ready software. Enter Anything, a newly launched AI application that aims to address this gap. Established just a month ago, Anything provides users with comprehensive tools, from databases to payment systems, essential for building and launching web-based businesses or submitting apps to the App Store. The startup has already demonstrated remarkable traction, achieving a $2 million annualized run rate within just two weeks of its launch. Despite the crowded vibe coding market, the impressive growth rate of Anything caught the attention of investors. The startup recently announced an $11 million funding round, elevating its valuation to $100 million, led by Footwork, with contributions from Uncork, Bessemer, and M13. Co-founders Dhruv Amin and Marcus Lowe, both former Google employees, have crafted Anything to cater specifically to non-technical users, enabling them to generate complete web and mobile applications. Amin emphasized the potential for real businesses to be built on their platform, aiming to position Anything as the Shopify of vibe coding. Users have already created functional applications, such as a habit tracker and a hair-style “try-on” app, some of which are beginning to generate revenue. The seamless integration of essential tools allows these users to finalize their applications without the hassle of connecting various components. The concept for Anything emerged less than a year ago, following the duo’s previous venture that combined AI coding tools with human developers. After recognizing the capabilities of generative AI for faster and more cost-effective app development, they pivoted to focus on creating an AI-driven app builder. Throughout this journey, Amin and Lowe secured pre-seed and seed funding to support their vision. What sets Anything apart in a competitive environment is its commitment to building in-house infrastructure, unlike many rivals that rely on third-party databases. This strategic choice may prove advantageous as they navigate the competitive landscape alongside other startups like Mocha and Rork, the latter of which aims to reach $10 million in ARR by year-end. Despite the competition, Basu Trivedi remains optimistic, indicating a robust demand for diverse app-building solutions.