Replit's CEO would "rather not sell."
At StrictlyVC in San Francisco, Amjad Masad faced questions about Replit's future after reports that rival coding tool Cursor is in talks to be acquired by SpaceX for $60 billion. Masad said he prefers to keep Replit independent but stopped short of ruling out future acquisition discussions. He also discussed Replit's ongoing dispute with Apple over App Store policies.
The $60B Cursor deal would be one of the largest tech acquisitions in history, signaling just how valuable AI-powered coding tools have become. Masad's reluctance to sell stands out in an environment where other founders are cashing in. The Apple fight adds another wrinkle — it's a separate battle that could shape how Replit grows.
The $60B question is whether the AI coding boom will keep founders building or selling.