New unicorns
New unicorns — September 2026
3 companies reached a verified $1B+ valuation in September 2026 so far, worth $5.1B combined. United States (2), Israel (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 | AfterQuery | United States | $3.2B | 🐎 $100M+ revenue |
| 2 | Lyte | United States | $1.6B | — |
| 3 | Guardio | Israel | $320M | — |
Frequently asked questions
How many companies became unicorns in September 2026?
3 companies reached a verified $1B+ valuation in September 2026 so far, worth $5.1B combined. The largest new unicorns were AfterQuery, Lyte, Guardio.
Which countries minted the most unicorns in September 2026?
United States (2), Israel (1) led the September 2026 unicorn cohort.