Speed of Light: Emergent AI Vibe-Coding Funding Hits $70M in Series B

They've raised $100 million in just seven months. Emergent's breakneck growth proves that 'vibe-coding' is more than just a Silicon Valley buzzword; it's a massive shift in how we build software.

SoftBank and Khosla Lead Emergent AI Vibe-Coding Funding Round

Indian startup Emergent just secured $70 million in a Series B round, less than four months after its Series A. According to TechCrunch, the deal was led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Khosla Ventures, valuing the startup at $300 million post-money.

This round is particularly significant as it marks SoftBank's return to the Indian market after a nearly four-year hiatus. Other heavy hitters like Prosus, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Y Combinator also joined the fray, signaling high investor confidence in the democratization of app development.

$50M ARR: Scaling the Future of Software Creation

Emergent's platform allows entrepreneurs to design and deploy full-stack apps using AI agents, eliminating the need for large engineering teams. The startup claims $50 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and has already amassed over 5 million users across 190 countries. It's now targeting an ARR of $100 million by April 2026.

While headquartered in San Francisco, most of Emergent's 75 employees operate from Bengaluru. Founder Mukund Jha noted that the company is hiring aggressively to meet the massive demand across the U.S., Europe, and India. Emergent now competes with established AI-assisted coding players like Cursor and Replit.