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October 23, 2025

Northzone-backed vibe coding startup Riff raises $16m Series A: ‘Our retention rate is really good’

The announcement comes as the Norwegian startup launches its full AI product suite


Mimi Billing

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The Oslo-based vibe coding startup Riff (formerly Databutton) has secured a $16m Series A.

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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