Rork, an AI platform focused on building and launching mobile apps using natural language, has raised $15 million in seed funding to accelerate its mission of transforming how mobile software is created and monetized. The round was led by Left Lane Capital, with participation from Peak XV, True Ventures, Goodwater, and existing investor a16z Speedrun.
The company is positioning itself at the center of a growing shift toward AI-powered software development, with a specific emphasis on mobile, which it views as the most valuable and technically demanding platform. Rork’s technology converts plain-language prompts into fully functional iOS and Android applications built on Swift, React Native, and Expo, enabling users to publish directly to the App Store and Google Play.
Since launching its web product in February 2025 and its mobile app later that year, Rork has rapidly gained traction. The platform has ranked among the top developer tools in the App Store globally and has become a leading referral source to RevenueCat. Within less than a year, it has grown into one of the most widely used AI platforms for mobile app development by web traffic.
Rork was founded by Daniel Dhawan and Levan Kvirkvelia, both experienced mobile app entrepreneurs. The company initially explored AI tools for web development but pivoted to mobile after competitors dominated that segment. The shift proved pivotal, allowing Rork to focus on a more complex and less saturated opportunity.
The company’s latest product, Rork Max, is designed to replace traditional iOS development tools such as Xcode. Powered by advanced AI models, it allows users to build apps across the Apple ecosystem, including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Vision Pro, and iMessage, using plain English. The product gained significant attention upon launch, generating millions of views and doubling the company’s annual revenue within weeks.
Following its funding, Rork also completed its first acquisition, purchasing Paperline, a macOS app that builds native Swift applications with AI. The acquisition strengthens Rork’s capabilities in native development and supports its goal of creating a web-based alternative to traditional development environments.
Rork is part of a broader trend in which AI is lowering the barriers to software creation. The platform enables a new generation of entrepreneurs, including students and creators, to build and launch apps without coding expertise or large teams. Early users are already generating meaningful revenue, reflecting a shift toward faster, more accessible product development driven by AI.
The company believes this transformation will expand the pool of software creators and reshape entrepreneurship around mobile platforms, where consumer attention and spending remain concentrated.
KEY QUOTES:
“Not a lot of people realize the true power and speed of progress in AI yet. AI models move faster than anyone could imagine, wiping out entire products and industries as we speak. Rork is winning because of our early bet on AI becoming exponentially better at hard problems – and it’s already happening with software engineering.”
Levan Kvirkvelia, Co-Founder of Rork
“When everyone fears AI replacing their jobs, we believe it will lead to more consumers starting companies. Creating is better than reselling, and the next generation of entrepreneurship will thrive on the App Store — we’re already seeing it with younger builders. Rork turns consumers into entrepreneurs.”
Daniel Dhawan, Co-Founder of Rork
“Mobile is the most valuable surface area on the planet. There is roughly $160B+ in annual consumer spend and five trillion hours of attention flowing through an expanding universe of apps. AI is collapsing the barriers to building software, and Rork is pushing that shift to the most complex and valuable layer of the stack. We’re thrilled to partner with Daniel and Levan as they open the door for anyone with an idea to build for the mobile economy.”
Matthew Miller, Managing Partner at Left Lane Capital
