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OpenAI
- Valuation (USD Billion)
- 5000
- Industry / HQ
- AI / LLMs / California, USA
Based on latest valuation data from leading sources (CB Insights, PitchBook) as of late 2025 to early 2026, this ranking features the highest-valued private startups globally. It reflects comprehensive competitiveness in technology innovation, business models, and market prospects—serving as a key indicator of global venture capital trends.
As of 2026, OpenAI stands as the undisputed champion of the unicorn leaderboard. Its valuation has transcended the typical 'unicorn' status to become a 'megacorn,' now exceeding the combined valuation of the second, third, and fourth-ranked companies on the list. When compared to legacy industrial giants that have spent decades building their market cap, OpenAI’s astronomical 'revenue per employee' highlights a new era of capital efficiency. While the unicorn landscape a decade ago was dominated by e-commerce and social platforms, the 2026 Top 10 is decisively commanded by AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) and energy infrastructure firms.
| Rank | Company | Valuation (USD Billion) | Industry / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OpenAI | 5000 | AI / LLMs / California, USA |
| 2 | SpaceX | 3500 | Aerospace / Satellite Internet / California, USA |
| 3 | ByteDance | 3000 | Social Media / AI / Beijing, China |
| 4 | xAI | 2370 | AI / LLMs / California, USA |
| 5 | Anthropic | 1830 | AI / LLMs / California, USA |
| 6 | Ant Group | 1500 | Fintech / Hangzhou, China |
| 7 | Databricks | 1000 | Data Intelligence / Cloud Computing / California, USA |
| 8 | Reliance Retail | 1000 | Retail / Mumbai, India |
| 9 | Revolut | 750 | Fintech / London, UK |
| 10 | Stripe | 700 | Fintech / Payments / California, USA |
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