This Week in the Index – OpenAI, Anduril Push the Index to New Highs
Week of April 2 – April 8, 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. OpenAI closed its Series C round, and Anduril’s share price nearly doubled, sending the Index to all-time highs. The Prime Unicorn […]
Breaking News: Apollo’s Zito Questions Private Market Valuations, Highlighting a Growing Data Gap
A Market Already Signaling Dispersion Apollo co-president John Zito has sparked fresh debate across private markets after openly questioning the reliability of current valuation marks, particularly in software and private credit. His remarks arrive at a moment when artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping business models and investor expectations. Zito is reinforcing a trend already visible […]
This Week in the Index- $1T IPOs
Week of March 26 – April 1, 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. SpaceX files for what could be the IPO of the year, OpenAI completes a $122B round, and Whoop raises at a […]
Breaking News: SpaceX Files for IPO, Signaling a Defining Moment for Private Markets
A Long-Awaited Public Market Debut SpaceX has officially filed for an initial public offering, marking one of the most anticipated transitions from private to public markets in over a decade. As the largest and most influential component of the Prime Unicorn Index, SpaceX’s move is not just a company milestone, it is a broader signal […]
This Week in the Index- SpaceX IPO Filing Nears
Week of March 19 – March 25, 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 or secondaries, and public components continued to trend lower. The Prime Unicorn 30 Index is −0.5% […]
Unicorn Spotlight: Inside Plaid’s Role in Powering Financial Connectivity
Connecting Finances in Tax Season Welcome back to Unicorn Spotlight, a series where we highlight standout companies within the Prime Unicorn Index. As tax season ramps up, millions of individuals and businesses are gathering financial data, linking accounts, and completing filings. Behind many of these processes is a critical but often overlooked layer of infrastructure: […]
This Week In The Index – Recent IPOs Slip
Week of March 12 – March 18, 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. Carry authorizes notable up-round, Cerebras dips in secondaries, and publics broadly declined. The Prime Unicorn 30 Index is −0.5% vs Mar […]
Throwback Thursday DoorDash’s Rise From Startup to Game-Day Essential
DoorDash at a Glance With March Madness tipping off, fans across the country are gathering to watch buzzer-beaters, upsets, and championship runs. Whether it’s wings, pizza, or last-minute snacks, food delivery has become a key part of the game-day experience—and few companies have shaped that experience more than DoorDash. Founded in 2013 by Tony Xu, […]
This Week in the Index- Privates Still Hot
Week of March 5 – March 11, 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. Big gains in secondaries, publics were mixed, and the index continued to achieve All-Time Highs. The Prime Unicorn 30 Index is […]
Sector Snapshot: Artificial Intelligence
AI Sector Performance and Trends Artificial intelligence continues to be one of the most influential sectors within the Prime Unicorn Index. The sector includes companies developing foundation models, enterprise AI platforms, and infrastructure that supports the rapidly expanding AI ecosystem. With 25 AI-focused companies currently represented in the index, the sector reflects the accelerating adoption […]