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VIBE CODING FEVER: SOLO ENTREPRENEUR'S BASE44 ACQUIRED BY WIX FOR $80 MILLION

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Wix acquired Israeli startup Base44 for $80 million, with potential increases based on revenue targets through 2029. The AI app-building platform was founded by 31-year-old Maor Shlomo as a side project after military reserve duty, attracting over 100,000 users within months. Base44's no-code tool allows users to create apps and games through simple text prompts, generating $189,000 in recent profits with just six employees.