AI coding

Kilo Code, an AI‑coding startup founded by former GitLab CEO Sid Sijbrandij and Scott Breitenother, raised an $8 million seed round. Its platform integrates with IDEs like VS Code and Cursor, offering a multi‑model API that processed over 3 trillion tokens in a month. Early adopters such as Plug & Pay report that 80% of their developers now rely on Kilo Code, cutting multi‑day tasks to a single day. With a $1,000 right of first refusal from GitLab and growing demand for “vibe coding,” the company is poised for further VC interest and possible acquisition.