A “unicorn” is defined as a privately held startup company with a valuation exceeding $1 billion, recognized for its innovation and significant growth potential. For 2025, OpenAI, known for its advanced artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, has secured the top position among global unicorn companies. The company’s valuation reached an unprecedented $500 billion following a $6.6 billion share sale by employees, establishing it as the highest-valued private company in history. This development was announced by CEO Sam Altman at OpenAI’s annual DevDay conference in San Francisco. SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk and based in Texas, is noted as holding the second position in these 2025 unicorn valuations.
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