Amid a surge of investor interest in artificial intelligence, at least 36 startups have reached unicorn status—valuations exceeding $1 billion—in 2025 alone. Although AI startups are leading the pack, several newly minted unicorns have emerged this year from other sectors as diverse as space technology, fintech, and healthcare services.
June saw several major rounds of investment, prominently in tech-oriented businesses. Linear, a product management platform for software developers, secured an $82 million Series C round, reaching a $1.25 billion valuation. Gecko Robotics, specializing in robotics designed for surveying and inspections, achieved unicorn status following its $121 million Series D, pushing its valuation to $1.62 billion. Meter, which provides managed internet infrastructure services for enterprises, raised a $170 million Series C, placing its valuation at $1.38 billion. Additionally, sports management software company Teamworks closed a $247 million Series F, joining the unicorn club at a $1.25 billion valuation. In the AI segment specifically, notable examples included Thinking Machines, which drew intense attention after a remarkable $2 billion seed round valuing the firm at an impressive $10 billion. The venture, launched just a year ago by OpenAI veteran Mira Murati, counts among its supporters Andreessen Horowitz and Nvidia. Similarly, Kalshi, a prominent blockchain-based predictions trading platform founded in 2018, reached a valuation of $2 billion following its $185 million Series C round. Decagon, another recent AI launch specializing in customer service automation, attracted $131 million in Series C funding, setting its valuation at $1.5 billion.
May also produced notable unicorns. Drug developer Pathos raised a significant Series D round totaling $365 million, valuing it at $1.6 billion. Product development platform Statsig achieved unicorn status through a $100 million Series C at a $1.1 billion valuation, while e-commerce-focused AI firm SpreeAI successfully secured funding at a $1.5 billion valuation. Healthtech firm Function drew $200 million, valuing it at $2.5 billion, while Owner, a restaurant marketing software company, raised $120 million reaching a valuation of $1 billion. Employee engagement platform Awardco completed a $165 million Series B at a valuation of $1 billion.
April brought unicorn valuations for health and tech-related startups. Threatlocker reached a $1.2 billion valuation after raising $60 million; dietitian telehealth platform Nourish hit a $1 billion valuation following its $70 million Series B; Medicare advisory firm Chapter reached $1.38 billion, while Cyberhaven, a company focusing on data security and protection founded in 2015, secured a $100 million round to reach a $1 billion valuation.
Notably, numerous startups achieved unicorn status in March. Fleetio, providing software solutions for fleet management, gained a $1.5 billion valuation, and the Bot Company—a robotics platform founded just last year—saw its valuation climb to $2 billion after $150 million in funding. Celestial AI, a rapidly growing artificial intelligence company, raised its valuation to $2.5 billion with a $250 million Series C, led by Fidelity. Meanwhile, sports gaming platform Underdog Fantasy raised $70 million, reaching a $1.3 billion valuation. Construction-tech software provider Build Ops and biotech-focused Insilico Medicine each joined the billion-dollar club, valued respectively at $1 billion. Beverage-maker Olipop also attracted considerable investment, securing nearly $138 million at a valuation approaching $2 billion. AI-driven data company Peregrine, dedicated to data integration and analytics, raised a significant $190 million round, reaching a $2.5 billion valuation. AI insurance claims-processing firm Assured captured investor attention with a $23 million Series B, breaking the unicorn threshold at a $1 billion valuation.
In February, a cluster of healthcare-focused and data-driven startups emerged. Abridge, a leading medtech-focused AI platform, achieved a valuation of $2.8 billion after raising a substantial Series D round of $250 million. OpenEvidence, another notable healthtech enterprise, raised $75 million, achieving billion-dollar valuation. And data platform Hightouch, benefiting from growing market demand, reached unicorn status with an $80 million round at a valuation of $1.2 billion.
January set the tone for the year with unicorn valuations as well. Personal finance startup Kikoff crossed the billion-dollar valuation boundary after securing investment from prominent backers such as Lightspeed Venture Partners. Computer vision specialist Netradyne ascended to a $1.35 billion valuation with a $90 million round. Healthcare-focused startup Hippocratic AI quickly reached unicorn status with a valuation of $1.6 billion from a $141 million Series B round. Additionally, genetic research firm Truveta secured a $320 million investment at a $1 billion valuation. AI-powered sales platform Clay achieved a $1.25 billion valuation, while Mercor, an innovative recruiting tech startup, raised $100 million at a valuation of $2 billion. Finally, Loft Orbital, a satellite services startup, entered the elite circle of unicorns at a valuation of $1 billion after raising an impressive $170 million.
As 2025 progresses, investors and industry watchers anticipate continued brisk activity in startup funding, particularly within AI, healthtech, and broader tech verticals, with more new unicorns expected to emerge throughout the year.
