New unicorns
New unicorns — August 2026
16 companies reached a verified $1B+ valuation in August 2026 so far, worth $42.4B combined. United States (11), United Kingdom (1), South Korea (1) minted the most.
Every new unicorn — August 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancium | United States | $10B |
| 2 | Lumilens | United States | $5.5B |
| 3 | Source Foundry | United States | $5B |
| 4 | River AI | United States | $4.4B |
| 5 | Neros | United States | $2.5B |
| 6 | Volta | United Kingdom | $2.4B |
| 7 | DEEP X | South Korea | $2.2B |
| 8 | Horizon 3 AI | United States | $2B |
| 9 | Shadowfax Technologies | India | $1.8B |
| 10 | Mariana Minerals | United States | $1.5B |
| 11 | Shanghai Fangqing Technology | China | $1.5B |
| 12 | HappyRobot | United States | $1.2B |
| 13 | Moss | Germany | $1.1B |
| 14 | Obsidian Security | United States | $1.1B |
| 15 | CodeRabbit | United States | $240M |
| 16 | Thrive Holdings | United States | — |
Frequently asked questions
How many companies became unicorns in August 2026?
16 companies reached a verified $1B+ valuation in August 2026 so far, worth $42.4B combined. The largest new unicorns were Lancium, Lumilens, Source Foundry.
Which countries minted the most unicorns in August 2026?
United States (11), United Kingdom (1), South Korea (1) led the August 2026 unicorn cohort.