How Base44 Built an AI App Builder and Sold to Wix for $80 Million

Base44, an AI app builder founded as a bootstrapped side project by Maor Shlomo in January 2025, was acquired by Wix for $80 million in cash after scaling rapidly. The platform allows users to build working, full-stack applications using plain language without managing infrastructure. Following the acquisition, Base44 continued to grow rapidly under Wix, reaching a reported $200 million ARR run-rate. Open article →