{
  "id": 10393548,
  "title": "‘Shopify of mobile apps’ bilt.me raises $700K to turn ideas into mobile businesses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/shopify-of-mobile-apps-bilt-me-raises-700k-to-turn-ideas-into-mobile",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-28T07:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tech.eu",
    "slug": "tech-eu",
    "url": "https://tech.eu/2026/09/28/shopify-of-mobile-apps-biltme-raises-700k-to-turn-ideas-into-mobile-businesses/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Estonian AI startup bilt.me has secured $700,000 in pre-seed funding to transform user ideas into functional mobile applications. The company, founded in August 2025 by Uku Joost Annus, Kevin Akkermann, and Karl Kiilaspää, is led by Superhero Capital, with additional investments from former Bolt and Lightyear co-founders Markus Villig and Martin Sokk. bilt.me's AI-powered agent streamlines the process of moving from an idea to a live app, overcoming Apple's stringent app-testing restrictions. Unlike web-focused AI app builders, bilt.me specializes in native iOS and Android applications, addressing the need for accessible mobile development tools. The startup's unique infrastructure, including Bilt Payments, Bilt Cloud, and Bilt Link, has contributed to its growing user base, with over 75% of users creating consumer apps and the remaining 25% building private or in-house tools. bilt.me's revenue has doubled month-over-month for three consecutive months, reaching six figures in annual recurring revenue. The platform has attracted thousands of users, with 75% building consumer apps and 25% creating private or in-house tools. The company's focus on Europe aligns with the region's strengths in AI infrastructure and models, while addressing a gap in AI application development. With the new capital, bilt.me plans to expand globally and enhance its capabilities in building applications, positioning itself as a key player in turning AI ideas into real-world products.",
  "summary": "Estonian AI app-building platform bilt.mehas raised $700,000 in pre-seed funding in a round led by Superhero Capital,with backing from Bolt founder Markus Villig and Lightyear founder Martin Sokk.Foun...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}