Texas is home to 8 unicorn companies and you can find them all in this article.
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In terms of entrepreneurship and business, Texas has evolved into one of the top regions in the world.
Hundreds of startup companies have been founded in this American state, many of which are enjoying incredible success.
This has resulted in 8 companies reaching unicorn status and being valued at $1 billion or more.
Axiom Space is an international company developing a commercial space station for the purpose of conducting scientific research and manufacturing products requiring weightlessness.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.00
B (
February 2021
)
Country:
United States
City:
Houston
Started in:
2016
Founders:
Kam Ghaffarian, Michael Suffredini
Industries:
Advanced Materials, Aerospace, Industrial Manufacturing, Space Travel
Number of employees:
100-250
Funding Amount:
$150,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
4
Number of investors:
19
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
HighRadius pioneered artificial intelligence in the financial services sector to create a next generation of treasury management and order-to-cash applications that have helped our customers reduce costs, increase cash flow, reduce risk, and better serve their customers.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$3.10
B (
January 2020
)
Country:
United States
City:
Houston
Started in:
2006
Founders:
Sashi Narahari
Industries:
Accounting, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, SaaS
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$475,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
4
Number of investors:
11
ISN Software is a global information service company, providing consulting and evaluation services to the financial industry.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$2.00
B (
December 2020
)
Country:
United States
City:
Dallas
Started in:
2001
Founders:
William Addy
Industries:
Information Services, Information Technology, Software
Number of employees:
100-250
Funding Amount:
No Data
Number of funding rounds:
1
Number of investors:
1
Kendra Scott Lifestyle Brand Offering Fashion Jewelry, Fine Jewelry, Home Goods & Beauty
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.00
B (
December 2016
)
Country:
United States
City:
Austin
Started in:
2002
Founders:
Kendra Scott
Industries:
Fashion, Jewelry, Women's
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
No Data
Number of funding rounds:
2
Number of investors:
2
O9 Solutions is a business management platform that provides the tools and services you need to change the way you operate your business, to enhance your customer experience, and grow your bottom line.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.00
B (
April 2020
)
Country:
United States
City:
Dallas
Started in:
2009
Founders:
Chakri Gottemukkala, Sanjiv S. Sidhu
Industries:
Analytics, Digital Media, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Software
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$122,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
7
Number of investors:
1
The Zebra operates as an online insurance comparison marketplace, giving users access to the most affordable rates available. They allow everyday people to provide real-time feedback to their providers for better service.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.00
B (
April 2021
)
Country:
United States
City:
Austin
Started in:
2012
Founders:
Adam Lyons, Joshua Dziabiak
Industries:
Insurance, Marketplace, Price Comparison, Search Engine
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$256,525,063
Number of funding rounds:
8
Number of investors:
13
Workrise is the leading marketplace for on-demand workers, work services, and everything else that delivers efficiency in the energy industry.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.97
B (
September 2019
)
Country:
United States
City:
Austin
Started in:
2014
Founders:
Michael Witte, Sandeep Jain, Xuan Yong
Industries:
Energy, Marketplace, Online Portals, Wind Energy
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$752,499,542
Number of funding rounds:
9
Number of investors:
21
