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.
