With AI driving investors crazy, more startups are achieving unicorn status every month.
Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked venture capital-backed startups that became unicorns in 2026. While most are AI-related, a surprising number focus on other industries like healthcare and even a few cryptocurrency companies. This list will be updated throughout the year.
February
Positron – Billion Dollars: The AI-based semiconductor company was founded in 2023 and announced a $230 million Series B in February. It has now raised more than $300 million in funding to date from investors like Valor Equity Partners and Jump Trading, according to Pitchbook.
Skyris – $1.1 billion: This semi-automated flight operating system, founded in 2016, has raised its latest $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 cryptocurrency companies investigate and prevent fraud. It was founded in 2018 and last raised a $70 million Series C. It has raised about $219 million in funding to date from investors like Bessemer Venture Partners and PayPal Ventures, according to Pitchbook.
MediHealth – $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 – billion dollars: This company makes batteries for homeowners to store their own energy. Founded in 2020, it last raised $102 million in a 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 billion: This AI-powered system allows construction equipment to be operated without significant 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 so far from investors like 8VC and Valor Equity Partners, according to Pitchbook.
Core – $1.4 billion The Artificial Intelligence Lab offers basic models 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 Oak HC/FT, according to Pitchbook.
Goodfire – $1.3 billion: This company builds tools to help researchers examine and understand how AI models work. Founded in 2013, it last raised a $150 million Series B, according to Pitchbook.
Recursive Health – $1.4 billion: This gastrointestinal-focused medical research company 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 that companies can run their own cloud within 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.
Condolences – Billion Dollars: This healthcare marketplace, founded in 2022, last raised $130 million in Series C funding. It has raised more than $200 million in funding to date from investors, including Menlo Ventures, according to Pitchbook.
Garner – $1.4 trillion: 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.
Uptronic – $5.3 billion: This humanoid robotics company, founded in 2016, has 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.
Hadith – $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 nearly $430 million in funding to date from investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Left Land Capital, according to Pitchbook.
Erebor Bank – $4 trillion: Founded in 2025 by Palmer Luckey, this bank specializes in working with cryptocurrency clients. It last raised a $635 million seed round from investors like Lux Capital, according to Pitchbook.
Introducing – $1.5 billion: THis cloud application hosting company, which is tuned for artificial intelligence and agent applications, was founded in 2018. It last raised $100 million in a 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.
Zinar – $1 billion: Founded in 2017, this company offers wireless location tracking technology for physical assets such as vehicles and drones. It last raised a $100 million Series A and has raised about $118 million in funding so far 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 $125 million in Series B funding. It has raised more than $170 million in funding to date from investors like Salesforce and J2 Ventures, according to Pitchbook.
Flapping Planes – $1.5 Billion: Founded in 2025, this AI research lab last secured $180 million in seed funding, valuing it at $1.5 billion. It has raised $180 million in funding so far from investors like Index Ventures and GV, according to Pitchbook.
Deep – $1 billion: This SEO platform is designed to help businesses 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 about $148 million in funding so far from investors, including Sequoia and LightSpeed Venture Partners, according to Pitchbook.
basis – $1.1 billion: Founded in 2023, this accounting automation software last raised $100 million in Series B at a $1.1 billion valuation. It has raised more than $130 million in funding so far from investors like Khosla Ventures and Accel, according to Pitchbook.
January
Aliria: $1.3 billion Founded in 2021, this AI-powered orchestration software 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 so far, according to Pitchbook.
Gecko: $1.8 billion This AI and robotics company, founded in 2013, has 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 so far, from investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Phyllis, according to Pitchbook.
Humans – $4.5 billion: This AI research lab, which focuses on creating artificial intelligence that collaborates with humans, has raised a $480 million seed round led by SV Angel and George Harrick. Per Crunchbase.
WebAI – $2.5 billion: this The company provides organizations Build their own project models. Founded in 2019, it last raised an undisclosed Series A round, per Pitchbook.
Combined – $1 billion: This company helps doctors fill prescriptions effectively. Founded in 2013, it last raised a $100 million Series B, for both Pitchbook and Crunchbase, from investors including Accel.
Higgsfield – $1.3 billion: Launched in 2023, this AI-powered video startup, founded by a former Snap executive, has 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 so far from investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and First Round Capital, according to Pitchbook.
Rainfall: $1.9 billion – This cryptocurrency wallet company, founded in 2021, last raised a $250 million Series C. It has raised $338 million so far from investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners and ICONIQ Capital, according to Pitchbook.
Debgram: $1.3 billion – Voice AI infrastructure company allows software to communicate with humans. Founded in 2015, it 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 such as VCs and Tiger Global Management, according to Pitchbook.
Alpaca: $1.1 billion Founded in 2013, this API and cryptocurrency brokerage platform last raised a $150 million Series D, giving it a valuation of $1.1 billion. 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 valuation of $1.2 billion. It has raised more than $320 million in funding to date from investors such as Owel Ventures and Full In Partners. It was founded in 2012, according to Pitchbook.
High-end 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.
GlossGenius – $1.1 billion: This software helps organizations handle appointments. It was founded in 2015 and last raised a $44 million Series D, giving it a valuation of $1.1 billion. It has raised about $115 million in funding so far from investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners and Imaginary Ventures, according to Pitchbook.
Saudi 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 about $335 million in funding so far, from investors like Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sequoia Capital, according to Pitchbook.
Varda – $1.6 trillion: This company extracts raw materials from space for 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 such as Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, and Lux Capital, according to Pitchbook.
PolyBlueDot AI — $1 Billion: Founded in 2013, this company helps developers manage GPU computing 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 so far from investors like B Capital Group and Sky Arc Capital, according to Pitchbook.
