New Startup, Backed by monday.com, Empowers Businesses from Ghana to Australia to Build Custom Solutions Without a Single Line of Code, Bridging the Gap Between Operational Needs and Technology
Companies, from agile startups to multinational corporations, find themselves stuck with rigid, one-size-fits-all software that can’t keep pace with their changing operational needs. This friction leads to unsupported processes, wasted time, and the difficult choice between settling for an inadequate tool or investing in a costly, custom-built solution that could be obsolete in a matter of months.
This problem was keenly felt by a digital service company in Ghana, a growing business struggling to improve client services. As the company hired new team members, shifted priorities, and adapted to market changes, it lacked the technical resources to build and maintain a dynamic technology stack. The tools they relied on didn’t mirror their actual workflows, leading to inefficiency and added strain on the team.
A new startup, Blocks.diy, is emerging from stealth with a revolutionary solution to this global problem. Founded by two former monday.com alumni, the company is on a mission to empower every employee, regardless of technical skill, to create enterprise-grade work tools and AI agents using nothing but natural language.
The company has already garnered significant industry trust, announcing a fresh $10 million in funding. This seed round was led by monday.com, marking its first external investment, with additional backing from Qumra Capital and Entree Capital. This robust support from a leader in the no-code space validates Blocks.diy’s vision and its potential to redefine how companies build and scale their operations.
The magic behind Blocks.diy lies in its intelligent AI agent, named ‘Ella.’ For a business owner like the one in Ghana, the process is simple, instead of hiring a coder to update website landing pages or manage lead generation, they simply tell Ella what they need. The platform’s AI app builder then translates these instructions into a custom-tailored tool for their specific business operations. This intuitive approach removes the technical barrier to entry, allowing businesses to adapt their technology as quickly as their needs change.
Blocks.diy is the first platform of its kind to combine an AI app builder with smart AI agents, transforming every employee into a productivity multiplier. The company’s agents can automatically extract, analyze, and act on data while seamlessly coordinating information across different systems. This ensures that employees remain in complete control of how their tools operate and how data flows through their organization.
The platform is designed to integrate with a wide range of existing tools, including HubSpot CRM, LinkedIn, Gmail, monday.com boards, Notion, and Snowflake. This compatibility ensures that the custom apps and smart agents built on the platform can work harmoniously with the tools teams already rely on, minimizing disruption and maximizing efficiency.
The impact of Blocks.diy is already being felt across diverse industries and continents. From hospitals building smart agents to manage complex staff shifts to farms in Australia optimizing production and shipping, the company’s enterprise-grade solutions are streamlining work everywhere. This is particularly transformative for regions where access to technological resources has been historically limited, leveling the playing field for businesses in emerging markets.
Michal Lupu, co-founder and CEO of Blocks.diy, shares his insight on this evolution. “During the seven years I led product development at monday.com, I saw firsthand how no-code tools improved workplace efficiency,” he says. “AI technologies have dramatically lowered the barriers to software development, but Blocks.diy takes a step further, empowering every employee to build smart work tools and AI agents tailored to their exact needs.”
Roy Mann, co-founder and CEO of monday.com, echoed this sentiment. “We are proud that Blocks.diy is our first investment in an external company. This is an opportunity to support exceptional entrepreneurs whom we know deeply and believe in their ability to build the future of the workplace.”
In a final testament to its commitment to trust and security, Blocks.diy adheres to strict compliance standards, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR requirements. This ensures that the tools meet regulatory demands, providing businesses with the confidence to leverage its platform for even their most sensitive workflows.
