New unicorns
New unicorns — September 2026
11 companies reached a verified $1B+ valuation in September 2026 so far, worth $23.5B combined. United States (8), Germany (1), China (1) minted the most.
Every new unicorn — September 2026
Ranked by valuation at the time they crossed $1B. Dates follow Dealroom's verified unicorn date (the month the company's valuation first passed $1B). This month is still in progress — the list updates daily.
| # | Company | Country | Valuation | Also a thoroughbred |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mach Industries | United States | $3.7B | — |
| 2 | Fab2 | United States | $3.7B | — |
| 3 | AfterQuery | United States | $3.2B | 🐎 $100M+ revenue |
| 4 | Gimlet Labs | United States | $3B | — |
| 5 | David | United States | $2.2B | — |
| 6 | The Exploration Company | Germany | $1.8B | — |
| 7 | Lyte | United States | $1.6B | — |
| 8 | Micronano Core | China | $1.1B | — |
| 9 | Guardio | Israel | $1.1B | — |
| 10 | Encoded Therapeutics, Inc. | United States | $1.1B | — |
| 11 | TAR | United States | $1B | — |
Frequently asked questions
How many companies became unicorns in September 2026?
11 companies reached a verified $1B+ valuation in September 2026 so far, worth $23.5B combined. The largest new unicorns were Mach Industries, Fab2, AfterQuery.
Which countries minted the most unicorns in September 2026?
United States (8), Germany (1), China (1) led the September 2026 unicorn cohort.