Anton Osika, co-founder of the vibe coding app Lovable, captivated a packed audience at the TechBBQ conference in Copenhagen’s Bella Center.
Lovable is a standout in the AI category known as vibe-coding, catering to individuals without coding experience to build apps and websites. The Swedish company has seen rapid success, surpassing $100 million in ARR in just eight months and securing a $200 million Series A funding at a $1.8 billion valuation, making it Europe’s fastest-growing unicorn.
Osika envisions Lovable as the ultimate platform for building software products, guiding users through all stages of product development to create AI-native companies more efficiently.
With over 2.3 million active users and 180,000 paying subscribers, Lovable offers a variety of use cases, from marketers developing sales training platforms to engineers managing multiple businesses on the platform.
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Lovable’s recent release of an agent for file reading, error debugging, web searching, image generation, and file location marks a significant step towards realizing Osika’s vision.
Despite concerns about the reliability of AI-generated code, Osika emphasizes the importance of reviewing all code before publication, whether AI or human-generated.
Lovable leverages foundational models from Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s GPT-5, positioning itself for rapid growth and unmatched capabilities in the AI coding space.
Osika’s focus on providing a fast, secure, and user-friendly experience sets Lovable apart from its competitors, building trust with customers through continuous innovation.
As Lovable remains a key player in the European tech market, Osika’s commitment to staying in Europe reflects a dedication to nurturing world-class talent and fostering innovation within the continent.
The success of Lovable and other European AI unicorns serves as a testament to the continent’s potential for ambitious founders to dream big and achieve global recognition.
Osika’s investments in emerging startups like Propane.ai demonstrate his belief in the Nordic ecosystem’s ability to produce category-defining companies with a global impact.
