Anton Osika, co-founder and CEO of Lovable, changed the software industry forever. He’s on a mission to empower non-coders to bring their dreams to life. Lovable, located in Stockholm, has been one of the fastest-growing software companies ever. Yet they still built phenomenal landmarks in just a few years’ time. The company did in their first year an enviable $100 million ARR. Most recently, it achieved a record-breaking $200 million Series A funding round with a valuation of $1.8 billion, led by Accel.
Osika, an accomplished physicist-turned-entrepreneur, will take the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. We’re looking forward to this groundbreaking event, to be held Oct. 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. On this exclusive event, he’ll be talking about Lovable’s new approach, and what the future of consumer technology should look like. He began his career as a particle physicist at CERN. Today, he’s a big-time entrepreneur, but his technical skills mixed with a laser-like focus on consumer demands is still evident.
A Vision for Accessibility
Lovable’s mission is to bring the power of technology to the other 99% of people that can’t code. Osika’s dream is a future where art and innovation collide. They democratize software building, allowing anyone to independently bring their ideas to life as user-friendly, functional software applications. The platform dramatically accelerates development making it possible for users without technical expertise to engage in the development of solutions that solve their unique needs.
Lovable’s inspiration comes from Osika’s experience as a founding engineer at Sana and his prior startup, Depict.ai. His background in physics provided him with a solid foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving, skills that have proven invaluable in the tech industry. By listening and building on these experiences, Osika has developed an inclusive product that people want to use.
Rapid Growth and Investment
Since its first launch in 2018, we have never seen growth like this with Lovable. The company has been dual tracking unsolicited investment offers that would substantially increase its valuation, potentially close to $4 billion. This swift rise to prominence has certainly piqued the interest of investors and industry leaders. The successful Series A funding round is a testament to the confidence investors have in Lovable’s potential and its innovative approach to software development.
Osika’s leadership has been integral in steering through this rapid growth. He’s developed a worldwide story around Lovable, fusing technical depth with a redirection on consumer needs. This $12 trillion strategy has captured huge amounts of public and private investment. It has equally served to establish Lovable as a thought leader in the software space.
Looking Ahead
Now, as Osika approaches the TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 stage, he looks forward to sharing what he’s learned along Lovable’s path. He’s equally as enthusiastic talking about where the company is headed going forward. He has the opportunity to interact with peer entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders at the event. This is his opportunity to illustrate the ways that Lovable upends typical, futile software development paradigms.