微软支持的Builder.ai进入破产程序

微软支持的Builder.ai进入破产程序
Microsoft-backed Builder.ai enters insolvency proceedings

原始链接: https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/20/once-worth-over-1b-microsoft-backed-builder-ai-is-running-out-of-money/

人工智能软件公司Builder.ai，曾是微软支持的独角兽企业，以其人工智能驱动的应用和网站开发平台而闻名，现已进入破产程序。该公司，也称为Engineer.ai Corporation，将“历史性挑战和过去的决策”列为其财务困境的原因，尽管其现任团队已付出努力。他们将任命一位管理人来管理公司的事务。该公司面临的困境已持续数月，包括领导层变动和财务不稳定。3月份，收入预期被下调，在此之前，2月份任命了新的首席执行官。在破产程序启动之前，已经启动了审计以审查公司的财务状况。据报道，前员工指控该公司夸大了销售数字。此前，该公司因夸大其平台的自动化程度而受到批评，有报道称该公司严重依赖人工工程师。Builder.ai目前正专注于在此充满挑战的过渡时期支持员工、客户和合作伙伴，并旨在探索不同业务部门的可用选择。

Builder.ai, a Microsoft-backed AI company that raised a substantial $450 million, is facing insolvency. A Hacker News discussion highlights the company's rapid spending, with speculation on whether this was due to poor financial planning or an aggressive growth strategy reminiscent of the dot-com bubble era. One commenter questioned burning through $250 million in two years without a sufficient emergency fund. Concerns have also been raised regarding potential financial misrepresentation, including allegations of inflated sales figures and questions surrounding the true nature of its AI-driven platform, with claims that human engineers played a more significant role than initially advertised. Another comment pointed out the lack of incentive for VC-backed companies to prioritize sustainable business plans over growth fueled by funding.

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原文

AI software company Builder.ai is entering insolvency proceedings, a company spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch.

The Microsoft-backed unicorn, which has raised more than $450 million in funding, rose to prominence for its AI-based platform that aimed to simplify the process of building apps and websites.

According to the spokesperson, Builder.ai, also known as Engineer.ai Corporation, is appointing an administrator to “manage the company’s affairs.”

“Despite the tireless efforts of our current team and exploring every possible option, the business has been unable to recover from historic challenges and past decisions that placed significant strain on its financial position,” the company said in a statement. “Our immediate priority is to support our employees, customers, and partners through this difficult time. We will work closely with the appointed administrators to ensure an orderly process and to explore all available options for parts of the business, where possible.”

Builder.ai has faced major leadership shakeups and financial issues over the past few months. In March, it was reported that the company last summer lowered its estimated revenue by 25% for the second half of 2024. In February, the company appointed a new CEO, Manpreet Ratia.

Builder.ai hired auditors to study its financials, indicating that something may have been off behind the scenes. According to Bloomberg, former employees alleged that the company had inflated sales figures by more than 20% on multiple occasions.

Before Engineer.ai largely rebranded to Builder.ai, it attracted a minor scandal. Engineer.ai claimed to have built a largely automated app development platform, but the platform in truth relied heavily on human engineers, according to The Wall Street Journal.

微软支持的Builder.ai进入破产程序 Microsoft-backed Builder.ai enters insolvency proceedings

微软支持的Builder.ai进入破产程序
Microsoft-backed Builder.ai enters insolvency proceedings