In the realm of startups, the concept of solo unicorns – one-person companies valued at over $1 billion – has been a topic of discussion due to the productivity AI enables. While solo unicorns may be mythical, Israeli developer Maor Shlomo demonstrated the potential by selling his six-month-old vibe-coding startup, Base44, to Wix for $80 million in cash.
Although Base44 was not a billion-dollar company, its rapid growth and impressive sale price captured the attention of the tech community. With 250,000 users within six months and $189,000 in May profits, Shlomo’s venture showcased the success of the solo-owned startup.
Shlomo’s journey from sharing his building process on social media to partnering with major Israeli tech companies like eToro and Similarweb culminated in the acquisition by Wix. The vibe-coding platform, aimed at non-programmers, offers a no-code application building experience that attracted users through its user-friendly interface and comprehensive features.
Base44’s acquisition by Wix provides the website-building company with a profitable LLM vibe-coding product to enhance its offerings. For Shlomo, the sale marks a new chapter in Base44’s evolution, leveraging the resources and scale of Wix for accelerated growth in the tech industry.
