Replit

Replit is a browser-based IDE and cloud development platform that makes programming accessible to everyone. Founded by Amjad Masad, the platform enables instant coding in 50+ languages without any setup, making it the go-to tool for millions of developers, students, and educators globally. Replit has evolved into an AI-native platform with features like Ghostwriter AI that helps developers code faster. The company raised $522M including a $250M Series E in 2025 at a $3B valuation, backed by a16z, YC, Khosla Ventures, Coatue, and others. Amjad was born in Jordan, earning his CS degree from Princess Sumaya University before working at Facebook and Codecademy. Replit represents the democratization of software development through cloud and AI.