With AI igniting an investor frenzy, more startups are achieving unicorn status every month.
Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the VC-backed startups that became unicorns in 2026. While most are AI-related, a surprising number are focused on other industries like health care and even a few crypto companies. This list will be updated throughout the year.
February
Positron — $1 billion: This AI semiconductor startup was founded in 2023 and announced a $230 million Series B in February. It’s now raised more than $300 million in funding to date from investors like Valor Equity Partners and Jump Trading, according to Pitchbook.
Skyryse — $1.1 billion: This semi-automated flight operating system, founded in 2016, last raised a $300 million Series C. It has raised more than $540 million in funding from investors like Autopilot Ventures, Fidelity and Venrock, according to Pitchbook.
TRM Labs — $1 billion: This platform helps crypto businesses investigate and prevent fraud. It was founded in 2018 and last raised a $70 million Series C. It has raised around $219 million in funding to date from investors like Bessemer Venture Partners and PayPal Ventures, according to Pitchbook.
Midi Health — $1 billion: This telemedicine platform aimed at menopausal health was founded in 2021. It last raised a $100 million Series D. It has raised more than $250 million in funding to date from investors like GV and Emerson Collective, according to Pitchbook.
Lunar Energy — $1 billion: This company makes batteries for homeowners to store their own energy. Founded in 2020, last raised a $102 million in Series D. It has raised more than $230 million in funding to date from investors like B Capital and Prelude Ventures, according to Pitchbook.
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Bedrock Robotics — $1.8 billon: This AI-powered system lets construction equipment operate without much human control. Founded in 2024 by a former Waymo employee, it last raised a $270 million Series B. It has raised $350 million in funding to date from investors like 8VC and Valor Equity Partners, according to Pitchbook.
Fundamental — $1.4 billion — This AI Lab offering foundational models is designed to analyze large data sets. Founded in 2024, it last raised a $255 million Series A. It has raised $255 million in funding to date from the firm Oak HC/FT, according to Pitchbook.
Goodfire — $1.3 billion: This company is building tools to help researchers inspect and understand how AI models work. Founded in 2013, it last raised a $150 million Series B, according to Pitchbook.
Iterative Health — $1.4 billion: This medical research company, focused on the digestive system, was founded in 2017 and last raised a $75 million Series C. It has raised more than $270 million in funding to date from investors like Insight Partners and Obvious Ventures, according to Pitchbook.
Oxide — $1.6 billion: This company builds cloud infrastructure so companies can run their own private cloud inside their own data center. It was founded in 2019 and last raised a $200 million Series C. It has raised more than $360 million in funding to date from the US Innovative Technology Fund and Eclipse, according to Pitchbook.
Solace — $1 billion: This healthcare marketplace, founded in 2022, last raised a $130 million Series C. It has raised more than $200 million in funding to date from investors, including Menlo Ventures, according to Pitchbook.
Garner — $1.4 billion: This company uses data to help patients find better doctors. Founded in 2019, it last raised a $118 million Series D and has raised $179 million in funding to date from investors like Rounders Fund and Redpoint Ventures, according to Pitchbook.
Apptronik — $5.3 billion: This humanoid robotics company, founded in 2016 last raised a $935 million Series A from investors like B Capital Group and Capital Factory. It has raised $935 million in funding to date, according to Pitchbook.
Talkitary — $1.4 billion: This startup is trying to make psychiatric services more accessible to patients and providers. It was founded in 2019 and last raised a $210 million Series D. It has raised almost $430 million in funding to date from investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Left Land Capital, according to Pitchbook.
Erebor Bank — $4 billion: Founded in 2025 by Palmer Luckey, this bank specializes in working with crypto clients. It last raised a $635 million seed round from investors like Lux Capital, according to Pitchbook.
Render — $1.5 billion: This cloud app hosting company, tuned for AI and agentic apps, was founded in 2018. It last raised a $100 million Series C1 round and has raised more than $250 million in funding to date from investors like General Catalyst and Bessemer Venture Partners, according to Pitchbook. Render won the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield competition in 2019.
ZaiNar — $1 billion: Founded in 2017, this company offers wireless location tracking technology to physical assets like vehicles and drones. It last raised a $100 million Series A and has raised around $118 million in funding to date from investors like Softbank Investment Advisers and AME Cloud Ventures, according to Pitchbook.
Code Metal — $1.3 billion: This AI coding assistant platform, founded in 2023, last raised a $125 million Series B. It has raised more than $170 million in funding to date from investors like Salesforce and J2 Ventures, according to Pitchbook.
Flapping Airplanes — $1.5 billion: This AI research lab was founded in 2025, and last raised a $180 million in seed funding, valuing it at $1.5 billion. It has raised $180 million in funding to date from investors like Index Ventures and GV, according to Pitchbook.
Profound — $1 billion: This SEO platform is designed to help companies show up in AI search answers. Founded in 2024, it last raised a $96 million Series C at a $1 billion valuation. It has raised around $148 million in funding to date from investors, including Sequoia and LightSpeed Venture Partners, according to Pitchbook.
Basis — $1.1 billion: Founded in 2023, this accounting automation software last raised a $100 million in Series B at a $1.1 billion valuation. It has raised more than $130 million in funding to date from investors such as Khosla Ventures and Accel, according to Pitchbook.
January
Aalyria: $1.3 billion — Founded in 2021, this AI-powered orchestration software, spun out of Google, last raised a $100 million Series B, valuing the company at $1.3 billion. Investors in the company include Battery Ventures and J2 Ventures. It has raised $130 million to date, according to Pitchbook.
Gecko: $1.8 billion — This AI and robotics company, founded in 2013, last raised a $125 million Series D, valuing the company at $1.8 billion. It has raised more than $300 million in funding to date, from investors including Founders Fund and Cox Enterprises, according to Pitchbook.
Arena: $1.7 billion — This AI platform helps business leaders make decisions. It was founded in 2023 and last raised a $150 million Series A, valuing the company at $1.7 billion. The company has raised $250 million in funding to date, from investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Felicis, according to Pitchbook.
Humans& — $4.5 billion: This AI research lab, which focuses on creating AI that collaborates with humans, last raised a $480 million seed round led by SV Angel and George Harik, per Crunchbase.
WebAI — $2.5 billion: This company lets organizations build their own private enterprise models. It was founded in 2019, and last raised an undisclosed Series A round, per Pitchbook.
Tandem — $1 billion: This company helps doctors effectively fill prescriptions. Founded in 2013, it last raised a $100 million Series B, per Pitchbook and Crunchbase, from investors including Accel.
Higgsfield —$1.3 billion: Launched in 2023, this generative AI video startup, founded by an ex-Snap executive, raised a $180 million Series A, per Crunchbase.
Pomelo Care: $1.7 billion — Founded in 2021, this virtual maternity care company last raised a $92 million Series C, valuing the company at $1.7 billion. It has raised more than $170 million to date from investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and First Round Capital, according to Pitchbook.
Rain: $1.9 billion — This crypto wallet company, founded in 2021, last raised a $250 million Series C. It has raised $338 million to date from investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners and ICONIQ Capital, according to Pitchbook.
Deepgram: $1.3 billion — This voice AI infrastructure company lets software communicate with humans. It was founded in 2015, last raised a $143 million Series C at a $1.3 billion valuation. It has raised more than $240 million in funding to date from investors like VC and Tiger Global Management, according to Pitchbook.
Alpaca: $1.1 billion — Founded in 2013, this API and crypto brokerage platform last raised a $150 million Series D, giving it a $1.1 billion valuation. It has raised more than $340 million in funding to date from investors like Tribe Capital and Drive Capital, according to Pitchbook.
Tulip — $1.3 billion: This platform helps factories monitor their operations using data and insights. It last raised a $120 million Series D and has raised more than $270 million in funding to date. Investors include Insight Partners, New Enterprise Associates, and Vertex Ventures US, according to Pitchbook.
Preply — $1.2 billion: This language learning platform last raised a $150 million Series D at a $1.2 billion valuation. It has raised more than $320 million in funding to date from investors like Owel Ventures and Full In Partners. It was founded in 2012, according to Pitchbook.
Upscale AI — $1 billion: This AI infrastructure company last raised a $200 million Series A, giving it a $1 billion valuation. It was founded in 2025 and has raised $300 million in funding to date from investors like Tiger Global Management and Xora Innovation, according to Pitchbook.
GlossGenuis — $1.1 billion: This software helps enterprises handle appointments. It was founded in 2015 and last raised a $44 million Series D, giving it a $1.1 billion valuation. It has raised around $115 million in funding to date from investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners and Imaginary Ventures, according to Pitchbook.
Recursive Intelligence — $4 billion: This AI-powered chip design startup founded in 2025, last raised a $300 million Series A, giving it a $4 billion valuation. It has raised around $335 million in funding to date, from investors like Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sequoia Capital, according to Pitchbook.
Varda — $1.6 billion: This company mines raw materials from space for product use on Earth. It last raised a $250 million Series D, giving it a $1.6 billion valuation. It has raised more than $570 million in funding to date from investors like Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, and Lux Capital, according to Pitchbook.
PoleBlueDot AI — $1 billion: Founded in 2013, this company helps developers manage GPU computing by using AI agents and automation. It last raised a $150 million Series B, giving it a $1 billion valuation. It has raised $160 million in funding to date from investors like B Capital Group and Sky Arc Capital, according to Pitchbook.
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