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The 7 Unicorns Founded in Washington [Updated 2023]

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Have you ever wondered which private companies in Washington 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 Washington unicorn startups, from highest to lowest valuation.

The 7 Unicorns in Washington

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1) Upside

Upside

Upside is a two-sided marketplace dedicated to bringing value to all points of physical commerce.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.50B (April 2022)
  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Alex Kinnier, Jan Rubio, Joanna Kochaniak, Rick McPhee, Thomas Vaughan, Wayne Lin
  • Industries: Business Development, Marketplace, Mobile Apps, Retail, Retail Technology
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding: $165.00M
  • Funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 4

You can find their website here.

2) Arcadia

Arcadia

Arcadia is a climate software and data company specialising in grid decarbonization.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.48B (May 2022)
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Kiran Bhatraju, Ryan Nesbitt
  • Industries: Clean Energy, CleanTech, Database, Renewable Energy, Software
  • Number of employees: 501-1000
  • Funding: $495.50M
  • Funding rounds: 10
  • Number of investors: 34

You can find their website here.

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3) Equashield

Equashield

Equashield is a privately held medical device company that manufactures closed system transfer devices for the safe transport of hazardous drugs.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.30B (October 2022)
  • Started in: 2004
  • Founders: Marino Kriheli
  • Industries: Health Care, Medical, Medical Device, Robotics
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding: $300.00M
  • Funding rounds: 1
  • Number of investors: 1

You can find their website here.

4) Cava Group

Cava Group

Cava Group is a Mediterranean food brand that specializes in chef-crafted dips and spreads.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.30B (April 2021)
  • Started in: 2010
  • Founders: Brett Schulman, Dimitri Moshovitis, Ike Grigoropoulos, Ronald M. Shaich, Theodore Xenohristos
  • Industries: Food and Beverage, Food Processing, Hospitality, Restaurants
  • Number of employees: 5,000-10,000
  • Funding: $678.35M
  • Funding rounds: 10
  • Number of investors: 9

You can find their website here.

5) Rebellion Defense

Rebellion Defense

Rebellion Defense provides artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.15B (September 2021)
  • Started in: 2019
  • Founders: Chris Lynch, Nicole Camarillo, Oliver Lewis
  • Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software
  • Number of employees: 100-250
  • Funding: $150.00M
  • Funding rounds: 2
  • Number of investors: 5

You can find their website here.

6) Caribou

Caribou

Caribou creates a payment platform that puts drivers in charge of their vehicle finances.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.10B (May 2022)
  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Kevin Bennett
  • Industries: Automotive, Financial Services, FinTech, Insurance, Lending
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding: $189.10M
  • Funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 16

You can find their website here.

7) Vox Media

Vox Media

Vox Media is a digital media operator and content provider that provides smart, savvy, and engaging content with expert editorial insight.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.00B (August 2015)
  • Started in: 2011
  • Founders: Jerome Armstrong, Markos Moulitsas, Tyler Bleszinski
  • Industries: Digital Media, Internet, Journalism, Lifestyle, Sports
  • Number of employees: 500-1,000
  • Funding: $307.63M
  • Funding rounds: 9
  • Number of investors: 12

You can find their website here.

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