36 New Tech Unicorns Emerged in 2025 So Far
▼ Summary
– AI is driving a surge in unicorn startups, but non-AI sectors like satellite space and blockchain trading are also seeing significant growth.
– Notable June unicorns include Linear ($1.25B, software dev tools), Gecko ($1.62B, robotics), and Meter ($1.38B, internet infrastructure).
– May highlights include Pathos ($1.6B, drug development) and Function ($2.5B, health tech), showcasing diversity in unicorn industries.
– April unicorns like Nourish ($1B, tele-health) and Threatlocker ($1.2B, data protection) reflect strong investor interest in health and cybersecurity.
– Earlier months featured high-value startups like Celestial AI ($2.5B, AI) and Abridge ($2.8B, medtech), underscoring the year’s robust funding trends.
The tech industry continues to produce billion-dollar startups at an impressive pace, with 36 new unicorns emerging in 2025 alone. While artificial intelligence dominates much of the conversation, this year’s cohort includes a diverse mix of companies spanning robotics, healthcare, fintech, and even space technology. These startups have secured massive funding rounds, pushing their valuations past the coveted $1 billion mark.
June saw several standout performers. Linear, a software development tool, reached a $1.25 billion valuation after raising $130 million from top-tier investors like Accel and Sequoia. Meanwhile, Gecko Robotics, known for its versatile data-gathering robots, soared to $1.62 billion following a $340 million funding haul. Meter, an enterprise internet infrastructure provider, also joined the club with a $1.38 billion valuation after securing $250 million in investments.
AI remains a major driver of unicorn growth. Thinking Machines, founded by an OpenAI alum, stunned the market with a $2 billion seed round, catapulting its valuation to $10 billion. Another AI standout, Decagon, specializes in customer service automation and hit a $1.5 billion valuation after raising $231 million.
Healthcare and biotech startups also made waves. Pathos, a drug development firm, raised $460 million to reach $1.6 billion in valuation, while Insilico Medicine, focused on AI-driven drug research, crossed the $1 billion threshold with a $110 million Series E.
Fintech and consumer brands weren’t left behind. Kikoff, a personal finance platform, quietly hit unicorn status with backing from Steph Curry and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Olipop, the probiotic soda brand, surged to a $2 billion valuation after raising $243 million.
Space tech is heating up too. Loft Orbital, a satellite company, secured $170 million to join the unicorn club, proving that investors remain bullish on space-based ventures.
The first half of 2025 has already set a blistering pace for unicorn creation. With AI, biotech, and fintech leading the charge, the rest of the year promises even more groundbreaking startups reaching billion-dollar valuations. The diversity of industries represented highlights the expanding frontiers of innovation, far beyond just software and AI.
This list will continue to evolve as more startups secure funding and valuations climb. Keep an eye on emerging sectors like robotics, blockchain, and sustainable tech, which could produce the next wave of unicorns before year’s end.
(Source: TechCrunch)
