Number of unicorn companies as of 2025, by year founded

Published by Statista Research Department, Feb 25, 2025

Since 2000, more unicorn companies were founded in 2015 than in any other year. 180 companies founded in 2015 had unicorns as of 2025. Also, among companies enjoying unicorn status in 2025, five were founded in 2024, meaning it took them one year of less to become a unicorn.

Number of current unicorns companies as of February 2025, by year foundation

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Data only includes privately held companies.
Companies referred to as unicorn companies are usually privately held startup companies with a current valuation of one billion U.S. dollars or more.

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