Rocket.new, one of India’s first AI-powered “vibe-coding” startups, has raised $15 million in seed funding led by Salesforce Ventures, with participation from Accel and Together Fund. The story was featured in TechCrunch in an exclusive interview with co-founder and CEO Vishal Virani.
What the Company Said
“We are building the first vibe solution platform, which is not solving just a problem of day one, but… the problem of day two,” Virani told TechCrunch, noting Rocket.new’s ambition to become a comprehensive AI agentic system for app and product development.
About the Recognition
The TechCrunch feature highlights how Rocket.new:
- Surpassed 400,000 users across 180 countries within just 16 weeks of launch.
- Reached $4.5M in ARR, with plans to grow to $20–25M by year’s end and $60–70M by mid-2026.
- Attracted users from Meta, PayPal, KPMG, PwC, and Times Internet.
- Plans to expand globally with a new U.S. headquarters in Palo Alto.
Why It Matters
Rocket.new isn’t just another coding-assist tool. Unlike rivals that generate quick prototypes, Rocket focuses on production-ready applications and full product lifecycle,s a differentiator that has drawn both enterprise users and serious developers. Its platform blends Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google Gemini with proprietary models, carving out a strong position in the rapidly evolving AI-development space.
Want to Learn More?
You can read the full article on the TechCrunch website: https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/22/rocket-new-one-of-indias-first-vibe-coding-startups-snags-15m-from-accel-salesforce-ventures/
FAQ’s
What is “vibe coding”?
A natural-language approach to software development where users describe what they want, and the AI generates the app.
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