Unicorns in Malta
Dealroom tracks 6 unicorns headquartered in Malta — companies that reached a verified $1B+ valuation — worth $38.4B combined, plus 1 thoroughbreds generating $100M+ in annual revenue. Updated August 2026.
Every unicorn in Malta
All 6 companies headquartered in Malta that reached a verified $1B+ valuation, ranked by latest valuation. Click a company for its full Dealroom profile.
| # | Company | Sector | HQ | Founded | Valuation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OKX | Fintech | Sliema | 2017 | $25B | Private |
| 2 | Tipico | Other | Saint Julian's | 2004 | $5.1B | Private |
| 3 | VistaJet | Aviation | Ħal Luqa | 2004 | $2.5B | Private |
| 4 | Hacksaw | Other B2B Software | Attard | 2018 | $2.5B | IPO 2025 |
| 5 | Kindred Group | Other | Sliema | 1997 | $2.3B | IPO 2004 |
| 6 | MultiversX | Fintech | Saint Julian's | 2017 | $1.1B | Private |
Thoroughbreds — the $100M+ revenue tier
Dealroom's revenue milestone: 1 Malta companies past $100M in annual revenue, proof of traction beyond paper valuations.
| # | Company | Sector | HQ | Founded | Valuation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAYSEND | Fintech | Valletta | 2017 | $720M | Private |
Frequently asked questions
How many unicorns are there in Malta?
Dealroom tracks 6 unicorns headquartered in Malta as of August 2026, worth $38.4B combined. 1 of them are valued at $10B or more.
What are the biggest unicorns in Malta?
The three most valuable are OKX, Tipico, VistaJet. Sliema is the top hub with 2 of them.
What counts as a unicorn — and what is a thoroughbred?
A unicorn is a company that reached a $1B+ valuation, verified by Dealroom. A thoroughbred is Dealroom's revenue-based tier: a startup-era company generating $100M+ in annual revenue — traction, not just paper valuation.