19 Startups Achieve Unicorn Status in 2025

Despite ongoing challenges in the venture capital market, several startups have achieved unicorn status in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting continued innovation across diverse sectors. Notable new unicorns include Fleetio, which develops fleet management software and is now valued at $1.5 billion following a major funding round, and The Bot Company, a robotics platform with a $2 billion valuation. Celestial AI, specializing in artificial intelligence, reached a $2.5 billion valuation, while Underdog Fantasy, a sports gaming platform, secured $1.3 billion. Build Ops, which provides software for construction management, and Insilico Medicine, focused on drug discovery, also joined the unicorn ranks. These companies collectively represent trends in health tech, AI, robotics, and digital services, signaling robust investor interest beyond just the artificial intelligence sector.