Hercules

Hercules is an AI app builder where users describe the software they need in a chat and the platform builds it. Built apps include CRMs, ERPs, HRIS systems, client portals and inventory tools, and come with built-in auth, database, backend, payments, email, hosting and custom domains. Apps can also be published to the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.

The company targets businesses and non-technical founders who want custom software without hiring developers. The website states that more than 100k businesses have used the product and shows customer case studies across logistics, legal, construction and other sectors. Pricing starts with a free tier with paid upgrades, and Enterprise customers can pay by invoice.

Hercules was founded by Brendan and Grant, who previously founded Fig; the website says Fig was acquired by AWS. The website states the team has seven people and that the company is backed by a16z. It lists 23 open roles, mainly in engineering, marketing and customer support, based in San Francisco or remote across North America, EMEA, APAC and Western Europe. The founding year is not stated on the site.

Product: Chat-based AI builder for custom business apps with built-in auth, database, backend, payments, email, hosting and app store publishing.