Nearly 40 new unicorns have been minted so far this year – here they are

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 of them 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, Lunar Energy last raised a $102 million Series D. It has raised more than $230 million in funding to date from investors like B Capital and Prelude Ventures, according to PitchBook.

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: An Artificial Intelligence Lab is designed that provides basic models for analyzing large data sets. Founded in 2024, it last raised a $255 million Series A. The bulk of that comes 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 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.

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.

Modern medicine – $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 Lane Capital, according to PitchBook.

Erebor Bank – $4 billion: 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.

Render – $1.5 billion: This cloud application hosting company, dedicated to 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: This AI research lab was founded in 2025 and has raised the last $180 million in seed funding, valuing it at $1.5 billion. It has funding from investors such as 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 a $100 million 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

Aleria – $1.3 billion: Founded in 2021, this AI-powered orchestration software from 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 2022 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 Georges Harik, per Crunchbase.

webAI – $2.5 billion: This company allows organizations to build their own enterprise models. It was founded in 2019 and has raised its latest 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 from investors including Accel, for both PitchBook and Crunchbase.

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.

Rain – $1.9 billion: This cryptocurrency wallet company, founded in 2021, has raised its latest $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: The AI ​​voice infrastructure company allows software to communicate with humans. It was founded in 2015 and 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 platform and crypto brokerage 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 $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.

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.

Glossogenius – $1.1 billion: This software helps companies 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 billion: 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.

PaleBlueDot AI – $1 billion: Founded in 2013, this company helps developers manage graphics processing unit (GPU) computing using AI and automation agents. 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 such as B Capital Group and Sky Arc Capital, according to PitchBook.