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New Unicorns Rise: A Fresh Wave in Tech

Hey there, tech aficionados! It’s an exhilarating time in the world of innovation and investment.

Despite some bumps in the venture capital scene, the creation of new unicorns — startups valued at $1 billion or more — continues unabated each month. We dived deep into recent data compiled from Crunchbase and PitchBook to spotlight the newest unicorns that emerged by the end of January.

First up, meet Kikoff, a personal finance platform that celebrated a stunning valuation of $1 billion after its latest funding round! Founded in 2019, this venture has attracted impressive backers like Female Founders Fund and basketball superstar Steph Curry.

Next on the list is Netradyne, emerging with a whopping $1.35 billion valuation, thanks to a successful $90 million Series D round backed by Point72 Ventures.

Then we have Hippocratic AI, which focuses on revolutionizing healthcare models, securing $141 million in its latest round and marking its valuation at $1.6 billion.

Also joining the ranks is Truveta, with a genetic research focus, achieving a valuation of $1 billion after raising $320 million.

Don’t miss out on Mercor, raised $100 million to reach a $2 billion valuation! Founded by a dynamic team of 21-year-olds, it’s definitely one to watch.

Last but not least, Loft Orbital, a satellite company, successfully logged $170 million in funding to also hit a $1 billion valuation.

This thrilling list will keep evolving throughout the year, so stay tuned to witness the new power players making waves in the startup realm!

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