At TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC in San Francisco, Replit CEO Amjad Masad tackled the biggest industry question: if Cursor is reportedly in talks to be acquired by SpaceX for $60 billion, is Replit forced to sell too? Masad also addressed how he’s handling pressure from Apple and why, despite the market buzz, selling is not his preferred path.
AI coding startup Cursor is reportedly nearing a fresh funding round worth over $2 billion, potentially valuing it at around $50 billion. The deal is expected to be led by returning investors Thrive and Andreessen Horowitz, as the company seeks to expand its AI-powered coding tools. Nvidia may also participate, signaling heightened interest in developer-focused AI.
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