News Summary

Anything, an AI-powered app-building startup, has reached an impressive $100 million valuation following its explosive growth to a $2 million annualized run rate in just two weeks. The company, co-founded by ex-Google colleagues Dhruv Amin and Marcus Lowe, aims to empower non-technical users to create full-fledged web and mobile applications. Anything differentiates itself by providing all necessary infrastructure in-house, unlike its competitors who rely on third-party services. The startup secured an $11 million funding round led by Footwork, with contributions from Uncork, Bessemer, and M13. Anything’s vision is to become a comprehensive solution for building monetizable apps, akin to Shopify, by offering tools like databases, storage, and payment functionality. Despite fierce competition in the vibe coding market, Anything’s rapid growth and unique approach have captured significant investor interest.