Discover the leading US unicorns, including SpaceX and OpenAI, and their impressive valuations.

With investors flocking to AI startups, Anthropic is gearing up for a funding round that could solidify its place among the top five U.S. unicorns. Interestingly, three of these five are AI companies, according to recent data.
The hype around generative AI has led to massive investments, with Big Tech expected to spend around $222 billion on AI projects in 2024. Apple, which was a bit late to the AI party, has teamed up with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into new iPhones, boosting OpenAI’s valuation significantly.
Lightspeed Venture Partners is leading Anthropic’s funding round, which is included in that $60 billion figure. Now, let’s take a look at the top five most valuable unlisted companies.
First up is SpaceX, valued at $350 billion. Founded by Elon Musk in 2002, this rocket company has completed over 200 launches and aims to colonize Mars by 2050.
Next is OpenAI, which skyrocketed from $86 billion to $157 billion after its ChatGPT launch in 2022. Founded by Sam Altman and Musk, it’s been a game-changer in the tech industry.
Then we have Stripe, a payment software company valued at $70 billion, founded by brothers Patrick and John Collison. While not an AI company, it’s making moves in the tech space.
Databricks follows with a valuation of $62 billion after a recent funding round. This cloud-based data and AI company is all about generative AI and its potential to change the tech landscape.
Finally, there’s Anthropic, which is competing with OpenAI with its own chatbot, Claude. Founded by ex-OpenAI employees, it’s quickly gaining traction in the AI space.