Lovable reportedly in talks to double its valuation to $13.2B
- ID
- 3474
- Status
- summarized
- Published
- 09 Jul 2026, 6:41 AM
- Fetched
- 09 Jul 2026, 7:25 AM
- Provider
- TechCrunch
- Category
- technology
- Original URL
- https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/08/lovable-reportedly-in-talks-to-double-its-valuation-to-13-2b/
- Source URL
- https://techcrunch.com/feed/
Summary
- Score
- 8.5
- Created
- 09 Jul 2026, 7:25 AM
- Tags
- Audience
- developersvibe_coderssaas_founders
What happened
Lovable, an AI-powered app builder, is reportedly raising a $300 million round led by Menlo Ventures that could double its valuation to $13.2 billion. This massive potential valuation underscores the intense investor interest in AI-assisted development and 'vibe coding' platforms.
Why it matters
For Malaysian developers and vibe coders, this signals that AI app builders are becoming heavily capitalized and will likely improve rapidly, potentially shifting how software is built. SaaS founders should note the enormous market appetite for no-code/low-code AI solutions, which could either serve as a foundation for new startups or create new competitive threats.
Discussion angle
How heavily funded AI app builders like Lovable will impact the traditional developer workflow and whether Malaysian founders should build on top of these platforms or compete in adjacent niches.