Unicorns in Taiwan
Dealroom tracks 9 unicorns headquartered in Taiwan — companies that reached a verified $1B+ valuation — worth $1.6T combined, plus 5 thoroughbreds generating $100M+ in annual revenue. Updated August 2026.
Every unicorn in Taiwan
All 9 companies headquartered in Taiwan 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 | TSMC | Semiconductors | Hsinchu County | 1987 | $1.6T | IPO 1994 |
| 2 | Wiwynn | Semiconductors | New Taipei | 2012 | $27B | Private |
| 3 | Phison Electronics Corps. | AI | Miaoli City | 2000 | $9.6B | IPO 2004 |
| 4 | Alchip Technologies | Semiconductors | Taipei | 2003 | $5.5B | IPO 2014 |
| 5 | ADATA Technology | Semiconductors | New Taipei | 2001 | $4.4B | IPO 2004 |
| 6 | ProLogium Technology | Transportation | Taoyuan City | 2006 | $3.8B | Public via SPAC 2026 |
| 7 | Appier | AI | Taipei | 2012 | $717M | IPO 2021 |
| 8 | Gogoro | Transportation | Taoyuan City | 2011 | $359M | Public via SPAC 2021 |
| 9 | Perfect Corp | Marketing | New Taipei | 2014 | $35M | Public via SPAC 2022 |
Thoroughbreds — the $100M+ revenue tier
Dealroom's revenue milestone: 5 Taiwan companies past $100M in annual revenue, proof of traction beyond paper valuations.
| # | Company | Sector | HQ | Founded | Valuation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silicon Motion Technology | Semiconductors | Hsinchu County | 1995 | $8.6B | IPO 2005 |
| 2 | ELAN Microelectronics | Semiconductors | Hsinchu County | 1994 | $1.1B | IPO 2006 |
| 3 | Gudeng Precision | Semiconductors | New Taipei | 1998 | $1.1B | IPO 2011 |
| 4 | Egis Technology | Semiconductors | Taipei | 1998 | $267M | Private |
| 5 | Focaltech Systems | Transportation | Hsinchu County | 2006 | $141M | IPO 2013 |
Frequently asked questions
How many unicorns are there in Taiwan?
Dealroom tracks 9 unicorns headquartered in Taiwan as of August 2026, worth $1.6T combined. 2 of them are valued at $10B or more.
What are the biggest unicorns in Taiwan?
The three most valuable are TSMC, Wiwynn, Phison Electronics Corps.. New Taipei is the top hub with 3 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.