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Lovable raises $400M Series C
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Lovable has raised $400 million in Series C funding, achieving a valuation of $13.3 billion. The funding round was led by Menlo Ventures and included participation from various global investors such as Balderton Capital, Tencent, and Accel.
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- Praise: Lovable is still the fastest way to get a login system and database up and running, making it a great option for MVPs.
- Praise: Despite the rise of AI-driven coding tools, Lovable's brand recognition and all-in-one solution appeal to the majority who find other tools too complex.
- Praise: The growth from 180k paying customers to a $500M run rate is impressive, indicating strong demand and potential in the no-code space.
- Concern: Many commenters are skeptical about the longevity of Lovable's revenue, worrying that churn rates for no-code businesses are likely through the roof.
- Concern: Concerns arise over the technical limitations and performance issues with Lovable, as one user described a poorly optimized site built using it.
- Concern: There's a prevailing sentiment that AI tools like Claude Code are rapidly closing the gap, making Lovable seem less competitive for those who can handle more complex systems.