Nearly 40 startups have reached unicorn status in 2026 so far

As AI continues to fuel intense investor excitement, more startups are crossing the unicorn threshold each month.

Drawing on data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, the following list tracks VC-backed startups that attained unicorn status in 2026. Although many of them are tied to AI, a notable share are operating in other sectors, including healthcare and even several crypto-focused businesses. This list will continue to be updated throughout the year.

February

Positron — $1 billion: Founded in 2023, this AI semiconductor startup announced a $230 million Series B in February. According to PitchBook, it has now raised more than $300 million in total funding from investors, including Valour Equity Partners and Jump Trading.

Skyryse — $1.1 billion: Founded in 2016, this semi-automated flight operating system most recently raised a $300 million Series C. According to PitchBook, it has secured more than $540 million in total funding from backers such as Autopilot Ventures, Fidelity, and Venrock.

TRM Labs — $1 billion: Founded in 2018, this platform helps crypto companies investigate fraud and prevent financial crime. It most recently raised a $70 million in Series C funding and has brought in around $219 million in total funding from investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners and PayPal Ventures, according to PitchBook.

Midi Health — $1 billion: This telemedicine platform, focused on Health and menopause, was founded in 2021. Its latest raise was a $100 million Series D. PitchBook says it has now raised more than $250 million in total funding from investors, including GV and Emerson Collective.

Lunar Energy — $1 billion: Founded in 2020, this company produces batteries that allow homeowners to store their own energy. It most recently raised a $ 2 million seed round and has amassed more than $230 million in total funding from investors such as B Capital and Prelude Ventures, according to PitchBook.

Bedrock Robotics — $1.8 billon: Founded in 2024 by a former Waymo employee, this AI-powered system enables construction equipment to operate with minimal human control. It most recently raised $270 million in a Series B. According to PitchBook, it has raised $350 million in funding to date from investors including 8VC and Valour Equity Partners.

Fundamental — $1.4 billion: Founded in 2024, this AI lab develops foundational models for analysing large datasets. It most recently raised $255 million in a Series A. According to PitchBook, most of that capital came from Oak HC/FT.

Goodfire — $1.3 billion: Founded in 2013, the company is developing tools that enable researchers to inspect and better understand how AI models work. It most recently raised a $150 millioin n Series B, according to PitchBook.

Iterative Health — $1.4 billion: Founded in 2017, this medical research company focuses on the digestive system. It most recently raised a $75 million in Series C funding and has secured more than $270 million in total funding from investors such as Insight Partners and Obvious Ventures, according to PitchBook.

Oxide — $1.6 billion: Founded in 2019, this company builds cloud infrastructure that lets businesses run their own private cloud inside their own data centres. It most recently raised a $200 million in Series C. According to PitchBook, it has raised more than $360 million in funding from the US Innovative Technology Fund and Eclipse.

Solace — $1 billion: Founded in 2022, this healthcare marketplace most recently raised a $130 million Series C. PitchBook says it has now raised more than $200 million in total funding from investors, including Menlo Ventures.

Garner — $1.4 billion: Founded in 2019, this company uses data to help patients identify better doctors. It most recently raised $118 million in a Series D and has raised $179 million in total funding from investors, rs including Rounders Fund and Redpoint Ventures, according to PitchBook.

Apptronik — $5.3 billion: This humanoid robotics company was founded in 2016 and most recently raised a $935 million Series A from investors including B Capital Group and Capital Factory. According to PitchBook, it has raised $935 million in total funding to date.

Talkiatry — $1.4 billion: Founded in 2019, this startup aims to make psychiatric care more accessible to patients and providers alike. It most recently raised a $210 million in Series D funding and has secured nearly $430 million in total funding from investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and Left Lane Capital, according to PitchBook.

Erebor Bank — $4 billion: Founded in 2025 by Palmer Luckey, this bank focuses on serving crypto clients. Its latest raise was a $635 million seed round from investors including Lux Capital, according to PitchBook.

Render — $1.5 billion: Founded in 2018, this cloud app hosting company is tuned for AI and agentic applications. It most recently raised a $100 million Series C1 round and has collected more than $250 million in total funding from investors, including General Catalyst and Bessemer Venture Partners, according to PitchBook.

ZaiNar — $1 billion: Founded in 2017, the company provides wireless location-tracking technology for physical assets, including vehicles and drones. It most recently raised a $100 million Series A and has secured around $118 million in total funding from investors, including SoftBank Investment Advisers and AME Cloud Ventures, according to PitchBook.

Code Metal — $1.3 billion: Founded in 2023, this AI coding assistant platform most recently raised a $125 million Series B. According to PitchBook, it has raised more than $170 million in total funding from investors, including Salesforce and J2 Ventures.

FlappingAeroplaness — $1.5 billion: This AI research lab was founded in 2025 and most recently raised $180 million in seed funding, giving it a $1.5 billion valuation. According to PitchBook, its investors include Index Ventures and GV.

Profound — $1 billion: Founded in 2024, this SEO platform is designed to help companies appear in AI search answers. It most recently raised $million in Series C funding at a $1 billion valuation. According to PitchBook, it has secured around $148 million in total funding from investors, including Sequoia and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Basis — $1.1 billion: Founded in 2023, this accounting automation software most recently raised a $100 million Series B at a $1.1 billion valuation. PitchBook says it has now raised more than $130 million in total funding from investors, including Khosla Ventures and Accel.

January

Aalyria — $1.3 billion: Founded in 2021, this AI-powered orchestration software was spun out of Google. It most recently raised a $100 million Series B, which valued the company at $1.3 billion. Investors include Battery Ventures and J2 Ventures. According to PitchBook, it has raised $130 million to date.

Gecko — $1.8 billion: Founded in 2013, this AI and robotics company most recently raised a $125 million Series D, valuing it at $1.8 billion. It has secured more than $300 million in total funding from investors,s including Founders Fund and Cox Enterprises, according to PitchBook.

Arena — $1.7 billion: Founded in 2022, this AI platform helps business leaders make decisions. It most recently raised a $150 million Series A, which valued the company at $1.7 billion. According to PitchBook, the company has raised $250 million in total funding from investors, rs including Andreessen Horowitz and Felicis Ventures, and $4.5 billion. This AI research lab, focused on building AI that works collaboratively with humans, most recently raised a $480 million seed round led by SV Angel and Georges Harik, according to Crunchbase.

webAI — $2.5 billion: Founded in 2019, this company enables organisations to build their own private enterprise models. It most recently raised an undisclosed Series A round, according to PitchBook.

Tandem — $1 billion: Founded in 2013, this company helps doctors fill prescriptions more effectively. It most recently raised $100 million in Series B funding from investors including Accel, according to PitchBook and Crunchbase.

Higgsfield — $1.3 billion: Launched in 2023, this generative AI video startup was founded by a former Snap executive and raised a $180 million Series A, according to Crunchbase.

Pomelo Care — $1.7 billion: Founded in 2021, this virtual maternity care company most recently raised $92 million in a Series C, valuing the company at $1.7 billion. According to PitchBook, it has raised more than $170 million to date from investors including Andreessen Horowitz and First Round Capital.

Rain — $1.9 billion: Founded in 2021, this crypto wallet company most recently raised a $250 million Series C. According to PitchBook, it has raised $338 million to date from investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners and ICONIQ Capital.

Deepgram — $1.3 billion: Founded in 2015, this voice AI infrastructure company allows software to communicate with humans. It most recently raised a $143 million in Series C funding at a $1.3 billion valuation. According to PitchBook, it has raised more than $240 million in total funding from investors, including VC and Tiger Global Management.

Alpaca — $1.1 billion: Founded in 2013, this API and crypto brokerage platform most recently raised a $150 million Series D, giving it a $1.1 billion valuation. PitchBook says it has raised more than $340 million in total funding from investors, including Tribe Capital and Drive Capital.

Tulip — $1.3 billion: This platform helps factories monitor their operations through data and insights. It most recently raised $120 million in Series D and has raised more than $270 million in total funding to date. According to PitchBook, its investors include Insight Partners, New Enterprise Associates, and Vertex Ventures US.

Preply — $1.2 billion: This language learning platform most recently raised a $150 million Series D at a $1.2 billion valuation, led by WestCap. The company has raised nearly $300 million to date, with investors including Owl Ventures and Full-In Partners.

Upscale AI — $1 billion: Founded in 2025, this AI infrastructure company most recently raised a $200 million Series A, giving it a $1 billion valuation. According to PitchBook, it has raised $300 million in funding to date from investors including Tiger Global Management and Xora Innovation.

GlossGenius — $1.1 billion: Founded in 2015, this software helps enterprises manage appointments. It most recently raised a $44 million in Series D, bringing its valuation to $1.1 billion. According to PitchBook, it has raised around $115 million in total funding from investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners and Imaginary Ventures.

Recursive Intelligence — $4 billion: Founded in 2025, this AI-powered chip design startup most recently raised a $300 million Series A, giving it a $4 billion valuation. According to PitchBook, it has raised around $335 million in funding to date from investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sequoia Capital.

Varda — $1.6 billion: This company extracts raw materials from space for use in products on Earth. It most recently raised $250 million in Series D,  giving it a $1.6 billion valuation. According to PitchBook, it has raised more than $570 million in total funding from investors, including Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, and Lux Capital.

PaleBlueDot AI — $1 billion: Founded in 2013, this company helps developers manage GPU computing through AI agents and automation. It most recently raised a $150 million Series B, bringing its valuation to $1 billion. According to PitchBook, it has raised $160 million in funding to date from investors including B Capital Group and Sky Arc Capital.