Austin is home to 18 unicorn startups across industries from biotechnology to software. Among them is Colossal Biosciences, a genetic engineering company with a valuation of $10B.
The local scene features a mix of companies, including software testing firm Tricentis which has raised $1.5B in funding. It also includes recent additions like NinjaOne, which joined the list in February 2024.
Below is the full list of 18 Austin unicorn startups at this time.
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Get the Sheet for $50Colossal Biosciences uses breakthrough genetic engineering and gene editing technologies to pioneer the field of de-extinction. They are most recognized for their ambitious projects to resurrect iconic species like the woolly mammoth and the dodo bird.
| Valuation | $10B |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Andrew Busey, Ben Lamm, Brian Beard, George Church, Kent Wakeford, Peter Phillips |
| Funding Amount | $568.1M |
| Company Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Liquid 2 Ventures, Builders VC, Capital Factory, Draper Associates, US Innovative Technology Fund |
Tricentis builds an automated software testing platform that helps enterprises accelerate software delivery and digital transformation. Their AI-powered tools are designed for continuous testing, integrating with modern DevOps pipelines to improve software quality.
| Valuation | $5B |
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Founders | Franz Fuchsberger, Wolfgang Platz |
| Funding Amount | $1.5B |
| Company Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Wipro Ventures, Insight Partners, GTCR, ViewPoint Capital Partners, Claret Capital Partners |
NinjaOne develops a unified IT operations platform that simplifies endpoint management for IT teams and managed service providers. Their all-in-one software helps organizations increase productivity and reduce security risks from a single console.
| Valuation | $5B (Joined February 2024) |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Christopher Matarese, Eric Herrera, Sal Sferlazza |
| Funding Amount | $761.5M |
| Company Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Summit Partners, Amit Agarwal, Frank Slootman, ICONIQ Growth, CapitalG |
Base Power created a modern energy solution that pairs residential backup battery systems with its own electricity plans. They offer homeowners a reliable source of power to keep their lights on during grid outages.
| Valuation | $4B (Joined October 2025) |
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | Zachary Dell |
| Funding Amount | $1.3B |
| Company Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Bond, Lowercarbon Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Valor Equity Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners |
Avride develops and operates autonomous vehicles and delivery robots. Their technology provides a complete solution for autonomous transportation, from the vehicles themselves to the logistics network that manages them.
| Valuation | $4B |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $850M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Corporate Round |
| Top Investors | Uber, Nebius Group |
Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness. These autonomous vessels are built to provide naval and security teams with critical intelligence on the water.
| Valuation | $4B |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Dino Mavrookas, Doug Lambert, Rob Lehman, Vibhav Altekar |
| Funding Amount | $845.5M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Andreessen Horowitz, US Innovative Technology Fund, General Catalyst, Caffeinated Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners |
RigUp operates a comprehensive workforce marketplace designed for the energy industry. Their platform helps companies find, hire, and manage skilled contract labor by handling everything from payments to compliance.
| Valuation | $3B |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Michael Witte, Sandeep Jain, Xuan Yong |
| Funding Amount | $752.5M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series E |
| Top Investors | Andreessen Horowitz, BoxGroup, Founders Fund, Franklin Templeton, FJ Labs |
Ethos Life provides a technology platform that makes applying for life insurance fast and accessible for families. They are known for a streamlined online process that can offer coverage in minutes, often without a medical exam.
| Valuation | $3B |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Peter Colis |
| Funding Amount | $414M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | Sequoia Capital, Accel, General Catalyst, Goldman Sachs, SV Angel |
Anaconda develops the world's most popular data science platform, powered by Python and R. They offer an open-source distribution that simplifies package management and deployment for data scientists, researchers, and developers.
| Valuation | $2B (Joined July 2025) |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Hugo Shi, Peter Wang, Travis Oliphant |
| Funding Amount | $233M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Mubadala Capital, Citi Ventures, General Catalyst, Insight Partners, Snowflake Ventures |
ICON builds advanced construction technologies that use 3D printing, robotics, and proprietary materials to create homes and other structures. They are known for their Vulcan system, a large scale 3D printer that makes homebuilding faster, more affordable, and more resilient.
| Valuation | $2B (Joined February 2022) |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Jason Ballard |
| Funding Amount | $507.5M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | 8VC, Tiger Global Management, Bond, Norwest, Capital Factory |
The Remaining 8 Unicorns Founded in Austin
The most valuable unicorns are just one part of Austin's growing startup scene. Together, the next wave of companies has raised over $1.7 billion across a wide range of industries.
Some are newer to the scene while others have been growing for years. Here is a closer look at the other unicorns shaping Austin's future.