This startup lets you vibe code your own app on your iPhone. It just raised $9 million from Alexis Ohanian's fund.

In a groundbreaking move for aspiring app developers, Vibecode, a startup focused on simplifying app creation through AI, has raised $9.4 million in a seed funding round led by Alexis Ohanian's Seven Seven Six. The funding also saw participation from Long Journey Ventures, Neo, First Harmonic, Afore Capital, and angel investors from tech giants like Google and OpenAI. Vibecode provides users with a unique platform that allows them to 'vibe code' their app ideas using natural language directly from their iPhones. Ohanian highlighted the importance of democratizing coding and app creation, stating that the mobile interface opens doors to accessibility and creativity. Users can articulate their app concepts simply, whether they envision a note-taking tool or a game reminiscent of Wordle. CEO Ansh Nanda, alongside co-founders Riley Brown and Kehan Zhang, launched the iOS app after a successful beta phase earlier this year. The application quickly gained traction, ranking 12th in the 'Developer Tools' category on the Apple App Store. Users can describe their app concepts, and Vibecode's AI begins the coding process. Until recently, the startup relied on Anthropic's Claude model but has since expanded its capabilities to include OpenAI's GPT-5 and other models. While Vibecode is free to start, users can incur costs for additional prompts and updates, with monthly subscriptions ranging from $20 to $200. Nanda revealed that over 40,000 apps have already been created using Vibecode, with early examples including a modified version of the popular Strava app that tracks footwear usage, as well as various personal utility applications. The startup aims to streamline the app publishing process, ensuring that quality is prioritized even as app creation becomes increasingly accessible. Nanda emphasized that Vibecode is not just about quantity; it's about producing functional and valuable applications in the rapidly evolving landscape of digital tools. As the trend of simplified app development continues to grow, Ohanian remarked that we are entering an era where creating and sharing apps is as easy as posting a meme. This shift could pave the way for a new wave of innovative platforms and business models in the tech industry.