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