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The year 2021 saw the creation of 53 unicorn startups across various industries. These companies range from artificial intelligence and quantum computing to biotechnology.
AI safety company Anthropic leads the cohort with an $183B valuation. Also included is Colossal Biosciences, a firm using genetic engineering for de-extinction.
Below is the full list of 53 unicorn startups that started their journey in 2021.
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Get the Sheet for $50Anthropic builds large-scale AI systems with a core focus on safety and making them steerable. They are best known for Claude, a family of conversational AI models designed to be helpful, harmless, and honest.
Helsing creates artificial intelligence software to process real-time data for defense applications. Their technology helps democratic nations protect their sovereignty by providing a critical information advantage.
Quantinuum creates some of the world's most powerful quantum computers, including their H-Series systems. Their team develops both the hardware and software to help accelerate breakthroughs in areas like chemistry, finance, and cybersecurity.
Bilt Rewards created a loyalty program that allows renters to earn points on their monthly rent payments without transaction fees. Their platform also includes the Bilt Mastercard and a rewards network for redeeming points on travel, fitness, and future home down payments.
Colossal Biosciences uses breakthrough genetic engineering to bring back extinct species. They apply CRISPR gene-editing technology to resurrect lost animals and help restore damaged ecosystems.
As the dedicated electric vehicle subsidiary of Tata Motors, they design and produce a growing lineup of passenger EVs. Their popular models, including the Nexon.ev and Tiago.ev, are playing a significant role in accelerating India's transition to electric mobility.
Zepto built a quick-commerce platform to deliver groceries and daily essentials to people’s doors within minutes. They operate a dense network of dark stores, enabling them to pack and send out orders at incredible speeds.
OpenEvidence builds an AI-powered platform for medical search and clinical decision support. The system is designed to synthesize vast amounts of medical literature, giving clinicians fast, evidence-based answers.
ClickHouse develops an open-source database system designed for real-time analytical reporting. They are known for high-performance processing that allows companies to run complex queries on massive datasets almost instantly.
Cyera builds an AI-powered data security platform that gives enterprises deep context on their data to assure cyber-resilience and compliance. They are known for technology that automatically discovers and classifies sensitive information across a company's entire data landscape.
The ten most valued companies are just a glimpse into the class of 2021. Beyond the biggest names, many other startups are quietly building and gaining serious traction.
A lot of this activity is happening in AI and crypto, with founders in both spaces raising significant funds. Here’s a look at the rest of the startups from 2021 that have joined the unicorn club.
| Unicorn Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2021 | CN¥14.6B | $6B | |
| Manufacturing | 2021 | $1.7B | $5B | |
| Security | 2021 | $892M | $4B | |
| AI | 2021 | $447M | $4B | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $450M | $4B | |
| Media | 2021 | $1.2B | $4B | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $350M | $4B | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $268M | $3B | |
| Media | 2021 | $350.8M | $3B | |
| AI | 2021 | $131M | $2B | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $336M | $2B | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $142.3M | $2B | |
| AI | 2021 | $500M | $2B | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $170M | $2B | |
| Healthcare | 2021 | $342M | $2B | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $121M | $2B | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $81.2M | $2B | |
| Fintech | 2021 | $668M | $2B | |
| Mobility | 2021 | $1.4B | $2B | |
| Mobility | 2021 | $435M | $2B | |
| Hardware | 2021 | CN¥2.2B | $2B | |
| Retail | 2021 | $965M | $2B | |
| AI | 2021 | — | $2B | |
| AI | 2021 | $290M | $1.35B | |
| Fintech | 2021 | $148M | $1.2B | |
| AI | 2021 | $164.3M | $1.2B | |
| Media | 2021 | $150.1M | $1B | |
| AI | 2021 | $190M | $1B | |
| Media | 2021 | $113.1M | $1B | |
| AI | 2021 | $232M | $1B | |
| Mobility | 2021 | €652.5M | $1B | |
| Hardware | 2021 | $100M | $1B | |
| Healthcare | 2021 | $137M | $1B | |
| Cloud | 2021 | $110.5M | $1B | |
| AI | 2021 | $1.9B | $1B | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $51.5M | $1B | |
| Retail | 2021 | $308.1M | $1B | |
| Retail | 2021 | $293.9M | $1B | |
| Fintech | 2021 | $42.5M | $1B | |
| Fintech | 2021 | CN¥2.1B | $1B | |
| SaaS | 2021 | — | $1B | |
| Mobility | 2021 | CN¥2B | $1B | |
| Manufacturing | 2021 | — | $1B |
