With artificial intelligence sparking an investor frenzy, the pace of startups reaching unicorn status continues to accelerate each month. From innovative AI companies to groundbreaking ventures in space and blockchain, 2023 is proving to be a remarkable year for startups crossing the billion-dollar valuation mark.
Here’s a look at some of the most notable unicorns that have emerged so far this year, with data from Crunchbase and PitchBook. Most of these startups are AI-driven, but there’s also a diverse mix of industries including satellite technology, health tech, and consumer platforms. Keep checking back for updates as new startups reach this impressive milestone throughout the year.
**June Highlights**
– **Linear** — Valued at $1.25 billion, Linear offers powerful software development tools for product managers. Founded in 2019, it has raised over $130 million from investors like Accel and Sequoia Capital.
– **Gecko** — With a valuation of $1.62 billion, Gecko develops advanced robotics that can climb, crawl, swim, and fly. Since its founding in 2013, it has raised more than $340 million from notable backers including Cox Enterprises.
– **Meter** — Valued at $1.38 billion, Meter provides managed internet infrastructure services to enterprise clients. Since 2015, it has secured over $250 million from investors such as Sequoia Capital and General Catalyst.
– **Teamworks** — This sports management software company is now worth $1.25 billion after raising $247 million in a Series F round. Founded in 2006, it has attracted more than $400 million in funding.
– **Thinking Machines** — Founded last year by OpenAI alumnus Mira Murati, this AI research startup soared to a $10 billion valuation after raising a $2 billion seed round. Investors include a16z and Nvidia.
– **Kalshi** — Valued at $2 billion, Kalshi is a prediction market platform that raised $185 million in Series C funding. Since 2018, it has raised over $290 million from investors like Sequoia and Global Founders Capital.
– **Decagon** — Launched in 2023, Decagon offers AI-powered customer service agents and is now valued at $1.5 billion after raising $131 million in Series C funding.
**May Breakthroughs**
– **Pathos** — A drug development company founded in 2020, Pathos hit a $1.6 billion valuation after raising $365 million in Series D funding.
– **Statsig** — This product development platform, established in 2021, is valued at $1.1 billion following a $100 million Series C round.
– **SpreeAI** — Specializing in shopping technology, SpreeAI recently raised an undisclosed amount that valued it at $1.5 billion.
– **Function** — A health tech innovator, Function achieved a $2.5 billion valuation after raising $200 million in a recent funding round.
– **Owner** — This restaurant marketing software company, founded in 2018, is now worth $1 billion after a $120 million Series C.
– **Awardco** — An employee engagement platform, Awardco reached a $1 billion valuation with a $165 million Series B.
**April’s Notable Unicorns**
– **Nourish** — A telehealth service for dietitians, Nourish is valued at $1 billion after raising $70 million in Series B funding.
– **Chapter** — Focused on Medicare guidance, Chapter hit a $1.38 billion valuation with a $75 million Series D round.
– **Threatlocker** — Specializing in data protection, Threatlocker is valued at $1.2 billion following a $60 million Series E.
– **Cyberhaven** — This data detection company reached a $1 billion valuation after raising $100 million in Series D funding.
**March’s Rising Stars**
– **Fleetio** — A fleet management software provider, Fleetio is valued at $1.5 billion after a $454 million Series D.
– **The Bot Company** — This robotics platform, founded in 2024, raised $150 million early on and is now valued at $2 billion.
– **Celestial AI** — An AI hardware company based in California, Celestial AI raised $250 million in Series C funding, valuing it at $2.5 billion.
– **Underdog Fantasy** — A sports gaming platform, Underdog Fantasy is now worth $1.3 billion after raising $70 million in Series C.
– **Build Ops** — Providing software for construction management, Build Ops achieved a $1 billion valuation after raising $122.6 million.
– **Insilico Medicine** — Focused on drug discovery, Insilico Medicine is valued at $1 billion following a $110 million Series E.
– **Olipop** — The probiotic soda brand, founded in 2018, reached a $2 billion valuation after a $137.9 million Series C.
– **Peregrine** — Specializing in data analysis and integration, Peregrine is valued at $2.5 billion after raising $190 million.
– **Assured** — An AI claims processing company, Assured is valued at $1 billion following a $23 million Series B.
**February’s Noteworthy Unicorns**
– **Abridge** — A medtech startup, Abridge is now valued at $2.8 billion after a $250 million Series D.
– **OpenEvidence** — Focused on medical data, OpenEvidence reached a $1 billion valuation with a $75 million Series A.
– **Hightouch** — A data platform, Hightouch is valued at $1.2 billion after raising $80 million.
**January’s Rising Giants**
– **Kikoff** — A personal finance platform, Kikoff hit a $1 billion valuation with an undisclosed funding round.
– **Netradyne** — Specializing in computer vision, Netradyne is valued at $1.35 billion after a $90 million Series D.
– **Hippocratic AI** — Founded in 2023, this healthcare AI startup reached a $1.6 billion valuation with a $141 million Series B.
– **Truveta** — Focused on genetic research, Truveta is valued at $1 billion after raising $320 million.
– **Clay** — An AI sales platform, Clay is now worth $1.25 billion following a $40 million Series B.
– **Mercor** — A contract recruiting startup, Mercor achieved a $2 billion valuation after raising $100 million.
– **Loft Orbital** — Satellite technology company Loft Orbital raised $170 million, reaching a $1 billion valuation.
This dynamic landscape highlights how innovation across industries continues to drive startups toward the coveted unicorn status. Stay tuned for more exciting updates on the startups shaping the future!
