Almost 40 new unicorns have been minted so far this year — here they are

With AI igniting an investor frenzy, more startups are achieving unicorn status every month. Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the VC-backed startups that became unicorns in 2026. While most are AI-related, a surprising number are focused on other industries like healthcare and even a few crypto companies. This list will be updated throughout the year. February Positron — billion: This AI semiconductor startup was founded in 2023 and announced a $230 million Series B in February. It’s now raised more than $300 million in funding to date from investors like Valor Equity Partners and Jump Trading, according to PitchBook. Skyryse — .1 billion: This semi-automated flight operating system, founded in 2016, last raised a $300 million Series C. It has raised more than $540 million in funding from investors like Autopilot Ventures, Fidelity, and Venrock, according to PitchBook. TRM Labs — billion: This platform helps crypto businesses investigate and prevent fraud. It was founded in 2018 and last raised a $70 million Series C. It has raised around $219 million in funding to date from investors like Bessemer Venture Partners and PayPal Ventures, according to PitchBook. Midi Health — billion: This telemedicine platform aimed at menopausal health was founded in 2021. It last raised a 00 million Series D. It has raised more than $250 million in funding to date from investors like GV and Emerson Collective, according to PitchBook. Lunar Energy — billion: This company makes batteries for homeowners to store their own energy. Founded in 2020, Lunar Energy last raised a 02 million Series D. It has raised more than $230 million in funding to date from investors like B Capital and Prelude Ventures, according to PitchBook. Techcrunch event San Francisco, CA | October 13-15, 2026 Bedrock Robotics — .8 billon: This AI-powered system lets construction equipment operate without much human control. Founded in 2024 by a former Waymo employee, it last raised a $270 million Series B. It has raised $350 million in funding to date from investors like 8VC and Valor Equity Partners, according to PitchBook. Fundamental — .4 billion: This AI Lab offering foundational models is designed to analyze large datasets. Founded in 2024, it last raised a $255 million Series A. The bulk of it comes from the firm Oak HC/FT, according to PitchBook. Goodfire — .3 billion: This company is building tools to help researchers inspect and understand how AI models work. Founded in 2013, it last raised a 50 million Series B, according to PitchBook. Iterative Health — .4 billion: This medical research company, focused on the digestive system, was founded in 2017 and last raised a $75 million Series C. It has raised more than $270 million in funding to date from investors like Insight Partners and Obvious Ventures, according to PitchBook. Oxide — .6 billion: This company builds cloud infrastructure so companies can run their own private cloud inside their own data center. It was founded in 2019 and last raised a $200 million Series C. It has raised more than $360 million in funding to date from the U.S. Innovative Technology Fund and Eclipse, according to PitchBook. Solace — billion: This healthcare marketplace, founded in 2022, last raised a 30 million Series C. It has raised more than $200 million in funding to date from investors, including Menlo Ventures, according to PitchBook. Garner — .4 billion: This company uses data to help patients find better doctors. Founded in 2019, it last raised a 18 million Series D and has raised 79 million in funding to date from investors like Rounders Fund and Redpoint Ventures, according to PitchBook. Apptronik — $5.3 billion: This humanoid robotics company, founded in 2016, last raised a $935 million Series A from investors like B Capital Group and Capital Factory. It has raised $935 million in funding to date, according to PitchBook. Talkiatry — .4 billion: This startup is trying to make psychiatric services more accessible to patients and providers. It was founded in 2019 and last raised a $210 million Series D. It has raised almost $430 million in funding to date from investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Left Lane Capital, according to PitchBook. Erebor Bank — $4 billion: Founded in 2025 by Palmer Luckey, this bank specializes in working with crypto clients. It last raised a $635 million seed round from investors like Lux Capital, according to PitchBook. Render — .5 billion: This cloud app hosting company, tuned for AI and agentic apps, was founded in 2018. It last raised a 00 million Series C1 round and has raised