TL;DR:
- At least 36 startups have reached unicorn status (valued over $1 billion) so far in 2025, fueled largely by AI investor enthusiasm.
- Notable sectors include AI, satellite technology, blockchain, health tech, and robotics.
- Top valuations range from $1 billion to $10 billion, with Thinking Machines leading at $10 billion.
- Investors such as Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Accel, and Fidelity are prominent backers.
- This list reflects the accelerating pace of tech innovation and capital infusion across diverse industries.
Unicorn Boom Fueled by AI and Diverse Sectors
In 2025, the tech startup ecosystem continues to surge, with at least 36 companies surpassing the $1 billion valuation milestone. While AI remains the primary driver of this frenzy, other sectors like satellite space, blockchain trading, and health technology also claim significant attention.
This analysis is based on the latest data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, and will be updated throughout the year to reflect the newest entrants.
Key New Unicorns by Month (2025)
June Highlights
- Linear ($1.25B): Software product management tool; raised $82M Series C.
- Gecko Robotics ($1.62B): Data-gathering robotics; raised $121M Series D.
- Meter ($1.38B): Managed internet infrastructure; raised $170M Series C.
- Teamworks ($1.25B): Sports software platform; raised $247M Series F.
- Thinking Machines ($10B): AI research startup founded by OpenAI alum; raised $2B seed.
- Kalshi ($2B): Blockchain-based prediction markets; raised $185M Series C.
- Decagon ($1.5B): AI customer service agents; raised $131M Series C.
May Highlights
- Pathos ($1.6B): Drug development; raised $365M Series D.
- Statsig ($1.1B): Product development platform; raised $100M Series C.
- SpreeAI ($1.5B): Shopping tech; undisclosed recent funding.
- Function ($2.5B): Health tech; raised $200M.
- Owner ($1B): Restaurant marketing software; raised $120M Series C.
- Awardco ($1B): Employee engagement platform; raised $165M Series B.
April Highlights
- Nourish ($1B): Telehealth dietitian services; raised $70M Series B.
- Chapter ($1.38B): Medicare guide health tech; raised $75M Series D.
- Threatlocker ($1.2B): Data protection; raised $60M Series E.
- Cyberhaven ($1B): Data detection; raised $100M Series D.
March Highlights
- Fleetio ($1.5B): Fleet management software; raised $454M Series D.
- The Bot Company ($2B): Robotics platform; raised $150M early-stage.
- Celestial AI ($2.5B): AI company; raised $250M Series C led by Fidelity.
- Underdog Fantasy ($1.3B): Sports gaming; raised $70M Series C.
- Build Ops ($1B): Software company; raised $122.6M Series C.
- Insilico Medicine ($1B): Drug research AI; raised $110M Series E.
- Olipop ($2B): Probiotic soda; raised $137.9M Series C.
- Peregrine ($2.5B): Data analysis platform; raised $190M Series C.
- Assured ($1B): AI claims processing; raised $23M Series B.
February Highlights
- Abridge ($2.8B): Medtech; raised $250M Series D.
- OpenEvidence ($1B): Medtech; raised $75M Series A.
- Hightouch ($1.2B): Data platform; raised $80M Series C.
January Highlights
- Kikoff ($1B): Personal finance platform.
- Netradyne ($1.35B): Computer vision startup; raised $90M Series D.
- Hippocratic AI ($1.6B): Healthcare AI; raised $141M Series B.
- Truveta ($1B): Genetic research; raised $320M round.
- Clay ($1.25B): AI sales platform; raised $40M Series B.
- Mercor ($2B): Contract recruiting; raised $100M Series B.
- Loft Orbital ($1B): Satellite technology; raised $170M Series C.
New Unicorns by Month (2025)
| Month | Notable Unicorns (Valuation) | Top Investors |
| June | Thinking Machines ($10B), Kalshi ($2B), Linear ($1.25B) | a16z, Sequoia, Nvidia, Accel |
| May | Function ($2.5B), Pathos ($1.6B), Statsig ($1.1B) | General Catalyst, Sequoia, Altimeter |
| April | Nourish ($1B), Chapter ($1.38B), Threatlocker ($1.2B) | Index Ventures, General Atlantic |
| March | Celestial AI ($2.5B), Fleetio ($1.5B), The Bot Company ($2B) | Fidelity, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock |
| February | Abridge ($2.8B), Hightouch ($1.2B), OpenEvidence ($1B) | IVP, Sequoia, Sapphire Ventures |
| January | Mercor ($2B), Loft Orbital ($1B), Clay ($1.25B) | Felicis, Temasek, Sequoia |
The Bigger Picture
This surge reflects investor confidence in emerging technologies, particularly AI, while highlighting the rise of diverse fields such as satellite tech and blockchain-based finance.
With backing from leading venture capital firms and strong funding rounds, these startups are poised to shape industries globally in the years ahead.
