News Summary

Israeli developer Maor Shlomo sold his startup, Base44, to Wix for $80 million in cash. Despite being only six months old, Base44 rapidly grew to 250,000 users and was generating nearly $200,000 in monthly profits. The startup, which specializes in vibe-coding, allows users to build software without coding by using text prompts. Base44 gained popularity through word of mouth and partnerships with major Israeli tech companies like eToro and Similarweb. The acquisition by Wix, which offers no-code website building, aligns with its strategy to expand its offerings with a profitable LLM vibe-coding product.