... which raised $150 million just nine months after its previous round, doubling its valuation to $7.2 billion. Even more impressive is Anysphere—creators of an AI assistant for programmers who received a $900 million investment offer at an approximate valuation of $10 billion, making it one of the largest venture deals of the year. The massive sums being attracted by AI companies reflect the intensifying global tech race: funds from the US, Europe, and Asia are competing for stakes in the most promising AI startups , fearing they might miss out on the next great leader like OpenAI. Consequently, even relatively young ...

... about $10 billion ($5 billion in equity and $5 billion in debt), acquiring vast resources to develop AI platforms and infrastructure. Insider estimates suggest that xAI's value now exceeds $100 billion, making it one of the world's most valuable private companies. Industry leader OpenAI also attracted around $8.3 billion at a valuation of ~$300 billion (as part of a plan to raise $40 billion by the end of 2025). The round was significantly oversubscribed: new strategic investors—including Dragoneer with $2.8 billion—joined existing participants such as Blackstone and TPG....

... determined based on all the information collected. An investor can use various approaches to valuation: the discounted cash flow (DCF) method, the dividend flow model, a comparative analysis of multiples (comparison of the company's value with market valuations of similar companies using such ratios as P/E, P/BV, EV/EBITDA, etc.). The goal is to calculate how much a share should cost based on the fundamental indicators of the company. The resulting calculated internal value is compared with the current price of the share ...

... term "unicorn" is applied only to private companies valued at over $1 billion; many of the aforementioned startups may later go public or be acquired, after which they would exit the unicorn category. The data considers only currently private companies at the time of valuation.] Venture Capital: Access to Financing and Investment Activity Access to venture capital is a critical factor for a startup's growth to a billion-dollar valuation. Countries leading in the number of unicorns typically also attract the largest ...

... capabilities. Here are some factors to consider: 1. Reputation of the underwriter Investment banks and brokers with a high reputation and many years of experience in conducting IPOs can attract more investors and offer more favorable terms of the offering. Companies that choose well-known underwriters often receive a better valuation in the market and a higher share price. 2. Network and access to investors Underwriters with a wide network of contacts among institutional and private investors can ensure high demand for the company's shares. This is especially important for ...