Base44 Hit $1M ARR in Weeks, Acquired by Wix for $80M
petergyang · x · 2026-08-11
Base44 founder Maor Shlomo and Wix executives joined a podcast to share the latest trends in the vibe coding ecosystem and their startup journey.
- Acquisition Story: Founded in 2025, Base44 grew its ARR to $1 million in a matter of weeks before being acquired by Wix for $80 million.
- Industry Insights: The discussion covered the current state of vibe coding, emphasizing the importance for companies to build their own AI models and own the entire tech stack.
- Builder Challenges: The core challenge for builders today is no longer which tool to use, but deciding what to build and how to execute based on taste. Base44 has also launched its own AI model, Base 1.
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