Startups are hard and becoming a unicorn startup is even harder, but here is a list of 42 Mobile Apps companies that have achieved the unicorn status.
With the advent of the mobile revolution, there is a massive demand for mobile applications.
Venture capitalists and other investors have realized this change and are always on the lookout to invest in the next big unicorn, which is a company worth more than $1 billion.
Many companies have already earned such a lofty position.
Here is a list of some mobile apps unicorn startups that have already become billion-dollar companies.
APUS is a mobile technology company that has developed the most user friendly operating system and apps for both Android phones and tablets. They believe in providing smart, customised solutions to enhance your mobile experience.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.73
B (
January 2015
)
Country:
China
City:
Beijing
Started in:
2014
Founders:
Tao Li
Industries:
Apps, Internet, Mobile, Mobile Apps
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$116,037,548
Number of funding rounds:
2
Number of investors:
6
Babylon Health is a new AI-driven app that uses technology to make medical advice more accessible and affordable
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$2.00
B (
August 2019
)
Country:
United Kingdom
City:
London
Started in:
2013
Founders:
Ali Parsa
Industries:
Artificial Intelligence, Health Care, Health Diagnostics, Hospital, Mobile Apps
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$631,090,847
Number of funding rounds:
4
Number of investors:
5
Bird is the dockless, electric, connected scooter company that provides an affordable transportation alternative to communities across the world.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$2.40
B (
May 2018
)
Country:
United States
City:
Santa Monica
Started in:
2017
Founders:
Travis VanderZanden
Industries:
Electric Vehicle, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Ride Sharing, Transportation
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$623,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
9
Number of investors:
32
Bolt provides a seamless end-to-end transportation experience in cities through multimodal services, including ride-hailing, food delivery and car-sharing.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$4.30
B (
May 2018
)
Country:
Estonia
City:
Tallinn
Started in:
2013
Founders:
Markus Villig, Martin Villig, Oliver Leisalu
Industries:
Food Delivery, Mobile Apps, Public Transportation, Ride Sharing
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$616,792,995
Number of funding rounds:
11
Number of investors:
27
Branch powers the world's best mobile experiences. They connect products, people and services through APIs, SDKs and custom integrations so you can do amazing things on mobile — faster, smarter, and better than ever before.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.00
B (
September 2018
)
Country:
United States
City:
Redwood City
Started in:
2014
Founders:
Alex Austin, Dmitri Gaskin, Mada Seghete, Mike Molinet
Industries:
App Marketing, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Software
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$367,050,000
Number of funding rounds:
7
Number of investors:
17
Caocao Chuxing is a Chinese company that operates the world’s largest mobility platform, offering taxi-hailing, car-sharing, bus-hailing, and bike-sharing services.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.60
B (
January 2018
)
Country:
China
City:
Hangzhou
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Jinliang Liu
Industries:
Energy, Mobile Apps, Recreational Vehicles, Ride Sharing, Transportation
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
CN¥1,000,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
1
Number of investors:
1
Clubhouse is the first audio-based social network that delivers newsworthy content to users spontaneously.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$4.00
B (
January 2021
)
Country:
United States
City:
San Francisco
Started in:
2020
Founders:
Paul Davison, Rohan Seth
Industries:
Apps, Messaging, Mobile Apps, Social
Number of employees:
10-50
Funding Amount:
$110,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
8
Dialpad is the first analytics platform built on AI that helps enterprises make smarter business decisions through humanized insights and smarter calling.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.20
B (
October 2020
)
Country:
United States
City:
San Francisco
Started in:
2011
Founders:
Alex Cornell, Brian Peterson, Craig Walker, John Rector
Industries:
Artificial Intelligence, Call Center, Meeting Software, Mobile, Mobile Apps, SaaS, Software, Telecommunications
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$230,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
7
Number of investors:
13
Didi is a leading transportation platform that offers a wide range of app-based ride-hailing, carpooling and supply-demand services.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$62.00
B (
March 2015
)
Country:
China
City:
Beijing
Started in:
2012
Founders:
Bo Zhang, Wei Cheng
Industries:
Mobile Apps, Public Transportation, Ride Sharing, Transportation
Number of employees:
5,000-10,000
Funding Amount:
$23,246,700,000
Number of funding rounds:
24
Number of investors:
43
DotC United Group helps governments and businesses with digital transformation to thrive in a connected world.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1
B (
July 2017
)
Country:
China
City:
Shanghai
Started in:
2009
Founders:
Yi Shi
Industries:
Android, Internet, iOS, Marketing, Mobile Apps, Software
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
CN¥2,500,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
3
Number of investors:
7
Duolingo is an online education platform that will help you learn another language while translating the web on your phone or computer.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$2.40
B (
December 2019
)
Country:
United States
City:
Pittsburgh
Started in:
2011
Founders:
Luis von Ahn, Severin Hacker
Industries:
E-Learning, Education, Language Learning, Mobile Apps
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$183,300,000
Number of funding rounds:
9
Number of investors:
13
EverlyWell is a digital health company that works with the consumer to manage their health. They offer collection kits that allow for home collection of specimens as well as virtual care and assessment services.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.30
B (
December 2020
)
Country:
United States
City:
Austin
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Julia Taylor Cheek
Industries:
Health Care, Medical Device, mHealth, Mobile Apps, Wellness
Number of employees:
100-250
Funding Amount:
$325,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
7
Number of investors:
14
Fetch Rewards is an ecommerce loyalty platform designed to reward shoppers for their purchases.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.00
B (
March 2021
)
Country:
United States
City:
Madison
Started in:
2013
Founders:
Daniel Litvak, Tyler Kennedy, Wes Schroll
Industries:
E-Commerce, Grocery, Loyalty Programs, Mobile Apps, Shopping
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$341,849,943
Number of funding rounds:
8
Number of investors:
10
Getir is a technology company that provides on-demand delivery services. The Getir network has access to hundreds of thousands of nodes which it uses to locate customers and complete delivery operations.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$2.60
B (
March 2021
)
Country:
Turkey
City:
Besiktas
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Arkady Volozh, Doğancan Dalyan, Mert Salur, Nazım Salur, Serkan Borançılı, Tuncay Tütek
Industries:
Delivery Service, E-Commerce, Grocery, Logistics, Mobile Apps
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$470,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
10
Glance is a revolutionary platform delivering the best content, applications, tools and experiences to consumers across devices.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1
B (
December 2020
)
Country:
India
City:
Bengaluru
Started in:
2016
Founders:
Naveen Tewari
Industries:
Artificial Intelligence, Internet, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Personalization
Number of employees:
50-100
Funding Amount:
$190,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
2
Number of investors:
2
Glovo is a hyper-local delivery service that you can order with one touch on your phone. It’s fast and convenient.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.00
B (
December 2019
)
Country:
Spain
City:
Barcelona
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Gerard Olive, Miguel Vicente, Oscar Pierre, Sacha Michaud
Industries:
Delivery, Delivery Service, Food Delivery, Local, Logistics, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Transportation
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$1,162,249,826
Number of funding rounds:
12
Number of investors:
32
Gopuff is a mobile app that delivers products such as over-the-counter medication, baby formula, and alcohol from nearby stores.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$8.90
B (
October 2020
)
Country:
United States
City:
Philadelphia
Started in:
2013
Founders:
Rafael Ilishayev, Yakir Gola
Industries:
Delivery Service, E-Commerce, Food Delivery, Mobile Apps
Number of employees:
10,000+
Funding Amount:
$2,449,710,000
Number of funding rounds:
7
Number of investors:
13
Grammarly’s writing assistant detects and corrects mistakes in your text so you can be confident that more people will actually read what you’ve written.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.00
B (
October 2019
)
Country:
United States
City:
San Francisco
Started in:
2009
Founders:
Alex Shevchenko, Dmytro Lider, Max Lytvyn
Industries:
Apps, Assistive Technology, Information Technology, Mobile Apps, Natural Language Processing, Productivity Tools, SaaS, Software
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$200,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
2
Number of investors:
6
Hopper is a travel app that analyzes millions of flights to recommend the best time to book based on your priorities.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.00
B (
March 2021
)
Country:
Canada
City:
Montréal
Started in:
2007
Founders:
Frederic Lalonde, Joost Ouwerkerk
Industries:
Apps, Big Data, Mobile Apps, Predictive Analytics, Travel
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$423,679,549
Number of funding rounds:
9
Number of investors:
14
ironSource is a business platform that provides app developers with tools to monetize their products, engage and acquire users, and grow their business.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.50
B (
August 2014
)
Country:
Israel
City:
Tel Aviv
Started in:
2010
Founders:
Arnon Harish, Eyal Milrad, Gil Shoham, Itay Milrad, Nethanel Shadmi, Omer Kaplan, Roi Milrad, Tamir Carmi, Tomer Bar Zeev
Industries:
App Marketing, Mobile Advertising, Mobile Apps, Mobile Devices
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$555,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
4
Number of investors:
6
Jiedaibao, a fintech application, helps users easily lend and borrow money among themselves.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$7.30
B (
January 2016
)
Country:
China
City:
Beijing
Started in:
2014
Founders:
No Data
Industries:
Apps, Finance, Financial Services, FinTech, Lending, Mobile Apps, Personal Finance
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
CN¥4,500,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
2
Number of investors:
No Data
K Health is a digital primary care system built on an AI engine. It utilizes cutting-edge technology to deliver personalized health advice and doctor-like guidance for a faster, healthier, and happier life.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.50
B (
January 2021
)
Country:
United States
City:
New York
Started in:
2016
Founders:
Adam Singolda, Allon Bloch, Israel Roth, Ran Shaul
Industries:
Artificial Intelligence, Health Care, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Mobile Apps
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$271,345,000
Number of funding rounds:
8
Number of investors:
23
Keep is a mobile fitness community that offers free training programs and personalized advice for individuals of varying experience levels.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$2.00
B (
May 2020
)
Country:
China
City:
Beijing
Started in:
2014
Founders:
Ning Wang, Wei Peng
Industries:
Fitness, Mobile Apps, Training, Wellness
Number of employees:
100-250
Funding Amount:
$614,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
8
Number of investors:
11
Krafton is an independent game developer focused on creating legendary PC and mobiles games.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$5.00
B (
August 2018
)
Country:
South Korea
City:
Seongnam
Started in:
2007
Founders:
Chang Byung-gyu
Industries:
Android, Consumer Electronics, Gaming, iOS, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Video Games
Number of employees:
100-250
Funding Amount:
$574,280,722
Number of funding rounds:
4
Number of investors:
4
Lightricks is a leading provider of mobile imaging solutions, with industry-leading expertise in image processing, camera integration, and computer vision.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.00
B (
July 2019
)
Country:
Israel
City:
Jerusalem
Started in:
2013
Founders:
Amit Goldstein, Itai Tsiddon, Nir Pochter, Yaron Inger, Zeev Farbman
Industries:
Apps, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Software, iOS, Mobile Apps, Photo Editing, Video
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$205,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
3
Number of investors:
5
Lucid is software that empowers teams to rapidly create and deliver, with the support of a platform that cultivates growth and lets your team own their visual DNA.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$56
B (
February 2021
)
Country:
United States
City:
South Jordan
Started in:
2010
Founders:
Ben Dilts, Darrell Swain, Karl Sun
Industries:
Collaboration, Enterprise Software, Information Technology, Internet, Mobile, Mobile Apps, SaaS, Software
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$170,462,414
Number of funding rounds:
6
Number of investors:
16
The Luoji Siwei talk show is China’s first daily online talk show that allows users to learn the latest trends in fashion and food from famous KOLs.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.18
B (
July 2017
)
Country:
China
City:
Beijing
Started in:
2012
Founders:
Zhenyu Luo
Industries:
Apps, Broadcasting, Mobile Apps
Number of employees:
No Data
Funding Amount:
CN¥973,200,000
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
6
Meesho run a successful operation that frees entrepreneurs to start a business without investing money.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$2.10
B (
April 2021
)
Country:
India
City:
Bangalore
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Sanjeev Barnwal, Vidit Aatrey
Industries:
E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Mobile Apps, Retail, Social Media
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$515,200,000
Number of funding rounds:
9
Number of investors:
25
Nextdoor is the private social network for local communities within the neighborhood.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$2.10
B (
March 2015
)
Country:
United States
City:
San Francisco
Started in:
2010
Founders:
Adam Ginsburg, David Wiesen, Madison Bell, Nirav Tolia, Prakash Janakiraman, Sarah Leary
Industries:
Communities, Internet, Mobile Apps, Private Social Networking, Social Media
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$455,200,000
Number of funding rounds:
9
Number of investors:
24
Quantum Metric is a cloud-based platform that connects designers and engineers across the organization to prioritize product design, ideate specifications, and visualize design concepts.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.00
B (
January 2021
)
Country:
United States
City:
Colorado Springs
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Mario Ciabarra
Industries:
Analytics, Information Technology, Mobile Apps, SaaS, Software
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$251,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
5
Scopely is an interactive entertainment studio focused on developing and publishing culturally relevant, exciting, and engaging mobile games for consumers around the world.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$3.30
B (
October 2019
)
Country:
United States
City:
Culver City
Started in:
2011
Founders:
Ankur Bulsara, Eric Futoran, Eytan Elbaz, Walter Driver
Industries:
Digital Entertainment, Mobile Apps, Online Games, Video Games
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$998,500,000
Number of funding rounds:
9
Number of investors:
69
ShareChat is an Indian regional social networking application that lets you create and customize your profile according to your location. The platform enables users to share video, audio, image, and text content in seven major local languages.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$2.10
B (
April 2021
)
Country:
India
City:
Bangalore
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Ankush Sachdeva, Bhanu Pratap Singh, Farid Ahsan
Industries:
Internet, Mobile Apps, Social Media, Social Network
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$824,830,000
Number of funding rounds:
10
Number of investors:
17
Shouqi Limousine & Chauffeur is a Chinese limo booking app and offshoot of the state-owned Shouqi Group that aims to bring premium service to everyday life.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1
B (
November 2017
)
Country:
China
City:
Beijing
Started in:
2015
Founders:
No Data
Industries:
Mobile, Mobile Apps, Reservations, Transportation
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$229,903,439
Number of funding rounds:
4
Number of investors:
6
Stash brings together all your financial tools in one place and helps you make more informed decisions.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.40
B (
February 2021
)
Country:
United States
City:
New York
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Brandon Krieg, David Ronick, Ed Robinson
Industries:
Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, Mobile Apps, Personal Finance
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$427,372,000
Number of funding rounds:
10
Number of investors:
12
Toss is a team of talented South Koreans who started to develop mobile applications at early age. Now, they bring their experience to create the most convenient and secure financial application.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$2.60
B (
December 2018
)
Country:
South Korea
City:
Seoul
Started in:
2011
Founders:
Seunggun Lee
Industries:
Financial Services, FinTech, Mobile Apps, Mobile Payments, Personal Finance
Number of employees:
100-250
Funding Amount:
$434,200,000
Number of funding rounds:
9
Number of investors:
19
Uber Freight allows truck drivers to transport all types of goods for local, long distance, and regional shipping companies.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$3.30
B (
October 2020
)
Country:
United States
City:
San Francisco
Started in:
2017
Founders:
Bill Driegert, Brian Cristol, Charlie Bergevin, John Stauffer
Industries:
Apps, Logistics, Mobile Apps, Supply Chain Management
Number of employees:
10,000+
Funding Amount:
$500,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
1
Number of investors:
1
Via offers a flexible, on-demand transportation service to help you get from home to work in a safe, fun, and affordable way.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$2.25
B (
March 2020
)
Country:
United States
City:
New York
Started in:
2012
Founders:
Daniel Ramot, Oren Shoval
Industries:
Automotive, Mobile Apps, Real Time, Ride Sharing, Transportation
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$647,064,111
Number of funding rounds:
7
Number of investors:
23
Voodoo is a Paris-based gaming company that combines originality, suspense, and emotion into intriguing mobile video game experiences.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.40
B (
August 2020
)
Country:
France
City:
Paris
Started in:
2013
Founders:
Alexandre Yazdi, Laurent Ritter
Industries:
Casual Games, Mobile Apps, Online Games
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$201,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
5
Wacai creates mobile applications that provide personal finance software and financial tools. Wacai’s advanced, user-friendly technology delivers real-time updates on market trends that can be used to make smart financial decisions.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.00
B (
July 2018
)
Country:
China
City:
Hangzhou
Started in:
2009
Founders:
Kevin Quan
Industries:
Finance, Financial Services, Information Technology, Mobile Apps
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$341,543,640
Number of funding rounds:
7
Number of investors:
12
Xiaohongshu is the latest innovation in social interaction, a way to share your experiences and learn from those around you.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$3.00
B (
March 2016
)
Country:
China
City:
Shanghai
Started in:
2013
Founders:
Charlwin Mao Wenchao, Miranda Qu
Industries:
E-Commerce, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Shopping
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$417,691,786
Number of funding rounds:
7
Number of investors:
8
Zocdoc is a marketplace and search engine designed to bring together quality healthcare professionals and give people access to the best medical providers, in the most convenient way.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.80
B (
August 2015
)
Country:
United States
City:
New York
Started in:
2007
Founders:
Cyrus Massoumi, Nick Ganju, Oliver Kharraz
Industries:
Health Care, Medical, mHealth, Mobile Apps, Scheduling
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$375,940,002
Number of funding rounds:
10
Number of investors:
18
Zomato is a trusted restaurant guide and food ordering platform that’s making ordering food online in your city fast, easy and free of delivery fees.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$5.40
B (
April 2015
)
Country:
India
City:
Gurgaon
Started in:
2008
Founders:
Deepinder Goyal, Gaurav Gupta, Pankaj Chaddah
Industries:
Food Delivery, Mobile Apps, Reservations, Restaurants
Number of employees:
10,000+
Funding Amount:
$2,100,568,357
Number of funding rounds:
21
Number of investors:
25
