SA start-up HyperDev wants to turn your AI-built app into a real company

South African startup HyperDev is positioning itself as an end-to-end AI-powered development platform that goes beyond code generation to help entrepreneurs build viable businesses. Unlike typical vibe coding tools that produce isolated apps, HyperDev guides users through market research, competitor analysis, pricing, database setup, payment integration, security, and deployment via a proprietary 'guided mode'. When users get stuck, certified human professionals intervene in a 'dev in the loop' model. The platform supports existing projects (e.g., importing a WordPress site), is technology-agnostic, and offers a free tier plus pay-as-you-go pricing. HyperDev has raised $1 million in seed funding and is currently in another funding round.