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The 7 Unicorns Founded in Sunnyvale [Updated 2023]

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Have you ever wondered which private companies in Sunnyvale have the highest valuations?

You’re not alone.

There are lots of unicorn companies there, and it can be difficult to keep track of them all.

We've decided to take a deep dive and put together a list containing 7 Sunnyvale unicorn startups, from highest to lowest valuation.

The 7 Unicorns in Sunnyvale

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1) Zapier

Zapier

Zapier is the easiest way to connect apps, APIs, and web services together and automate tasks. With Zapier’s powerful automation features, you can do it all without writing a single line of code—and stay compliant with your company’s data protection requirements.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $4.00B (January 2021)
  • Started in: 2011
  • Founders: Bryan Helmig, Mike Knoop, Wade Foster
  • Industries: Cloud Computing, Data Integration, SaaS, Software
  • Number of employees: 250-500
  • Funding: $2.58M
  • Funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 9

You can find their website here.

2) Cerebras Systems

Cerebras Systems

Cerebras' objective is to transform the computing landscape through the acceleration of artificial intelligence.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $4.00B (November 2018)
  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Andrew Feldman, Jean-Philippe Fricker, Michael James, Sean Lie
  • Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Hardware
  • Number of employees: 250-500
  • Funding: $718.00M
  • Funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 11

You can find their website here.

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3) Illumio

Illumio

Adaptive segmentation combines multiple signature-based and behavioral analysis to detect, prevent, and automatically respond to cyber attacks.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $2.75B (April 2015)
  • Started in: 2013
  • Founders: Andrew Rubin, PJ Kirner
  • Industries: Cloud Security, Cyber Security, Data Center, SaaS, Security
  • Number of employees: 250-500
  • Funding: $525.00M
  • Funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 24

You can find their website here.

4) Clari

Clari

Clari provides a real-time, cloud-based platform that provides revenue operations teams with the information they need to execute at warp speed.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $2.60B (March 2021)
  • Started in: 2012
  • Founders: Andy Byrne, Venkat Rangan
  • Industries: Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Information Systems, Enterprise Software, Productivity Tools
  • Number of employees: 500-1,000
  • Funding: $496.00M
  • Funding rounds: 8
  • Number of investors: 16

You can find their website here.

5) Druva

Druva

Druva’s data management solution delivers flexible, scalable and affordable enterprise data protection. It provides an intelligent layer that resides between user devices and a company's IT estate, safeguarding it against threats.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $2.00B (June 2019)
  • Started in: 2007
  • Founders: Jaspreet Singh, Milind Borate, Ramani Kothandaraman
  • Industries: Cloud Data Services, Cloud Security, Compliance, Data Storage, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Software
  • Number of employees: 500-1,000
  • Funding: $475.00M
  • Funding rounds: 12
  • Number of investors: 17

You can find their website here.

6) YugaByte

YugaByte

Yugabyte is an open-source distributed SQL database for customers in industries such as cybersecurity, financial markets, and IoT.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.30B (October 2021)
  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Kannan Muthukkaruppan, Karthik Ranganathan, Mikhail Bautin
  • Industries: Cloud Infrastructure, Database, Enterprise Software, Open Source
  • Number of employees: 250-500
  • Funding: $290.00M
  • Funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 10

You can find their website here.

7) Turntide Technologies

Turntide Technologies

Turntide Technologies creates an electric motor system that reduces energy consumption.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.00B (June 2022)
  • Started in: 2013
  • Founders: Mark Johnston, Piyush Desai, Ryan Morris, Trevor Creary
  • Industries: CleanTech, Electrical Distribution, Energy, Energy Efficiency, GreenTech, Industrial, Industrial Automation, Machinery Manufacturing
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding: $491.53M
  • Funding rounds: 10
  • Number of investors: 18

You can find their website here.

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