Discover the 61 US Startups that Achieved Unicorn Status in 2024: Complete List Revealed!
In the ever-evolving landscape of venture capital, new unicorns continue to emerge each month, showcasing the resilience of startups despite a competitive funding environment. This year has seen an impressive array of companies achieving unicorn status, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, health tech, and fintech. Leveraging data from credible sources like Crunchbase, CB Insights, and PitchBook, we explore some of the most notable new unicorns of 2023.
December Unicorns
Fervo Energy – $1.4 Billion
Fervo Energy, a geothermal clean energy company founded in 2017, successfully raised a $499 million Series D, achieving a valuation of $1.4 billion. Notable investors include Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson.
Speak – $1 Billion
The AI company Speak, which specializes in real-time communications, raised $78 million in a Series C round led by Accel, bringing its valuation to $1 billion.
Anysphere – $2.6 Billion
Founded in 2022, Anysphere focuses on AI coding and raised $100 million in a Series B, resulting in a valuation of $2.6 billion. Key investors include Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz.
Ayar Labs – $1 Billion
Ayar Labs, an AI data company founded in 2015, raised $155 million in a Series D round, achieving a valuation of $1 billion.
November Unicorns
Physical Intelligence – $2.4 Billion
Physical Intelligence is an AI robotics lab that raised $400 million in a Series A, valuing the company at $2.4 billion.
Writer – $1.9 Billion
The generative AI platform Writer raised $200 million in a Series C, leading to a valuation of $1.9 billion.
Halcyon – $1 Billion
Halcyon, specializing in anti-ransomware technology, secured $100 million in a Series C funding round, achieving a $1 billion valuation.
Key Highlights from Earlier Months
- xAI – Founded by Elon Musk, this AI startup achieved a remarkable valuation of $24 billion.
- Groq – An AI chip startup that raised $640 million, reaching a valuation of $2.8 billion.
- EvenUp – A legal tech company valued at $1 billion after raising $135 million.
As the year progresses, this list will be regularly updated to reflect the dynamic nature of the startup ecosystem. To stay informed on the latest unicorns and other significant market developments, be sure to check back frequently for updates.
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