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In one of the most consequential private-company deals in recent history, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has acquired xAI, the artificial intelligence company also founded by Musk, in a transaction valued at approximately $250 billion. The merger creates a combined entity valued at approximately $1.25 trillion, positioning it as arguably the most

Week of January 22 – January 28, 2026 Quick Summary Welcome back to This Week in the Index, where we’ll give a brief overview of what happened this week among Prime Unicorn Index components. EquipmentShare and Ethos go public, Anthropic and Cerebras authorize up rounds, secondaries push higher, and publics

Robinhood at a Glance Robinhood is one of the most influential fintech unicorns of the past decade, reshaping how everyday individuals interact with financial markets. Founded in 2013 by Vlad Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, Robinhood set out with a bold mission: to “democratize finance for all.” At a time when

Week of January 8 – January 14, 2026 Quick Summary Welcome back to This Week in the Index, where we’ll give a brief overview of what happened this week among Prime Unicorn Index components. No new primaries; secondaries firmer (Anduril, Mercury); publics were mixed. The Prime Unicorn 30 Index is

Week of January 2 – January 7, 2026 Quick Summary Welcome back to This Week in the Index, where we’ll give a brief overview of what happened this week among Prime Unicorn Index components. Primaries featured xAI’s mega round; secondaries were mixed; publics mostly firmed. Be on the lookout for

Your Wearable Partner for New Year’s Resolutions Welcome back to Unicorn Spotlight, a series where we highlight standout companies within the Prime Unicorn Index. As we usher in the New Year and reflect on our personal goals, from better sleep to improved fitness to holistic well-being, this edition turns to