Despite the challenges in the venture capital market, new unicorns are still emerging every month. TechCrunch has compiled a list of 49 US startups that have reached unicorn status in 2024, using data from Crunchbase, CB Insights, and PitchBook. The list includes a variety of companies across different sectors such as AI, cybersecurity, health tech, and fintech.
In September, Rentberry, a real estate company specializing in long-term rentals, raised a $90 million Series A, valuing the company at $1 billion. Another notable addition to the list is Safe Superintelligence, an AI research company founded in 2024 by Open AI co-founder Ilya Sutskever, which raised $1 billion, giving it a valuation of $5 billion. Additionally, 24M Technologies, a company focused on making batteries, raised an $87 million Series H, valuing the company at $1.3 billion.
Moving on to August, Groq, an AI chip startup, raised a $640 million funding round, valuing the company at $2.8 billion. Altana Technologies, a global supply chain company, raised a $221.4 million Series C, valuing the company at $1 billion. Story Protocol, a blockchain company, raised an $80 million Series B, valuing the company at $2.45 billion. EliseAI, an AI property management platform, raised a $75 million Series D, valuing the company at $1 billion.
In July, Aven, a consumer credit card company, reached a $1 billion valuation after closing a $142 million Series D. Flo Health, a fertility-tracking app, announced a $200 million Series C, valuing the company at over $1 billion. Chainguard, a cybersecurity company, announced a $140 million Series C, valuing the company at $1.12 billion. Harvey, a legal AI platform, raised $100 million, bringing its valuation to $1.5 billion. Saronic Technologies, a defense tech maker of autonomous surface vessels, raised a $175 million Series B, valuing the company at $1 billion.
In June, Creatio, a workflow automation platform, raised a $200 million funding round, valuing the company at $1.2 billion. Huntress, a managed cybersecurity startup, closed a $150 million Series D, valuing the company at $1.55 billion. xAI, founded by Elon Musk, is already valued at $24 billion after closing a $6 billion Series B. BillionToOne, a disease-screening genetic testing company, raised a $130 million Series D, valuing the company at $1 billion.
The list goes on to highlight companies from May to January, showcasing a diverse range of startups that have achieved unicorn status in 2024. These companies span various industries and technologies, reflecting the continued innovation and growth in the startup ecosystem. As the year progresses, more unicorns are expected to emerge, further solidifying the US startup landscape’s dynamism and resilience.
