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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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Colossal 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 Founded2021
FoundersAndrew Busey, Ben Lamm, Brian Beard, George Church, Kent Wakeford, Peter Phillips
Funding Amount$568.1M
Company SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsLiquid 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 Founded2007
FoundersFranz Fuchsberger, Wolfgang Platz
Funding Amount$1.5B
Company SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsWipro 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 Founded2013
FoundersChristopher Matarese, Eric Herrera, Sal Sferlazza
Funding Amount$761.5M
Company SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsSummit 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 Founded2023
FoundersZachary Dell
Funding Amount$1.3B
Company SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsBond, 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 Founded2017
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Funding Amount$850M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusCorporate Round
Top InvestorsUber, 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 Founded2022
FoundersDino Mavrookas, Doug Lambert, Rob Lehman, Vibhav Altekar
Funding Amount$845.5M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsAndreessen 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 Founded2014
FoundersMichael Witte, Sandeep Jain, Xuan Yong
Funding Amount$752.5M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries E
Top InvestorsAndreessen 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 Founded2016
FoundersPeter Colis
Funding Amount$414M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsSequoia 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 Founded2012
FoundersHugo Shi, Peter Wang, Travis Oliphant
Funding Amount$233M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsMubadala 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 Founded2017
FoundersJason Ballard
Funding Amount$507.5M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top Investors8VC, 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.

Unicorn StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedValuation
ZenBusiness logo ZenBusinessEnterprise2017$277M$2B
Halcyon logo HalcyonAI2021$190M$1B
The Zebra logo The ZebraInsurTech2012$258.6M$1B
EverlyWell logo EverlyWellHealthcare2015$325M$1B
IntraBio logo IntraBioBiotech2015$50.6M$1B
FLASH logo FLASHData2011$324.4M$1B
Kendra Scott Design logo Kendra Scott DesignRetail2002$1B
Atmosphere logo AtmosphereMedia2019$276.4M$1B

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