Vibe coding is hot. So is its step-sibling, vibe valuing. That’s what venture capitalists are doing, handing huge valuations to AI startups with little regard for traditional numbers.
The issue started as traditional programming took a backseat to generative AI’s quick build power. Soon after, investors began pumping money into startups with flashy AI pitches—but spotty fundamentals.
The launch of this trend follows a surge in AI hype. VCs are betting on potential and buzz more than spreadsheets. 
This vibe valuing boost is raising eyebrows in the industry. Numbers matter less. Stories and future dreams matter more.
Some startups score big just on "AI inside" labels. Others face skepticism as questions mount about actual value and path to profit.
Investors and founders are watching carefully. It might be a bubble or a new normal.
For now, vibe coding drives software. Vibe valuing drives money. Both are rewriting the rules fast.
