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Builder.ai has confirmed it is entering into insolvency proceedings, stating the “business has been unable to recover from historic challenges and past decisions that placed significant strain on its financial position”.
The company, which was founded in 2016, announced last month it was lowering previous revenue estimates. At the same time, it appointed auditors to examine its 2023 and 2024 finances. It has raised over $450m, including $100m led by Insight Partners in April 2022 and $250m led by Qatar Investment Authority in May 2023. It also announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft in 2023, which resulted in product connections with Azure services.
Builder.ai’s statement said its immediate priority is to “support our employees, customers, and partners through this difficult time.” Administrators have been appointed to manage the company’s affairs and to explore options for parts of the business.
Builder.ai's collapse serves as a warning for tech investors amid the AI gold rush. Even with significant funding and strategic partnerships, its insolvency highlights how these ventures can falter. As the sector continues to be the focus of start-up investment, it is critically important to conduct the requisite technological and financial due diligence with realistic market expectations, rather than chasing the next AI breakthrough.
Posted by: Dale Peters at 09:28
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