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 […]
This Week in the Index- Whoop Raising Series G
Week of February 26 – March 4, 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 were active with multiple step-ups (Whoop, Ayar Labs, SiFive), Databricks ticked higher, and publics were mixed. The Prime Unicorn 30 […]
Breaking News: Anthropic and the U.S. Government Clash Over AI Guardrails and Military Use
How Claude Entered Government Systems Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming embedded in national security operations, raising a critical question for frontier AI companies: how much control should developers retain over how their models are used once they are deployed by government agencies? That question is now at the center of a growing debate between Anthropic […]
This Week in the Index- Generate IPO’s
Week of February 19 – February 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. IPO activity continued (Generate listed); secondaries were light; and publics were mixed, with sharp dispersion. The Prime Unicorn 30 Index is […]
This Week in the Index- Noom Slides in Secondaries
Week of February 12 – February 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. Primaries featured a Skydio up‑round; secondaries were volatile (Shield AI surged; Noom/Podium reset lower); publics were mixed. The Prime Unicorn 30 […]
Unicorn Spotlight: Inside BetterUp’s Rise as a Leadership Unicorn
Building Better Leaders in 2026 Welcome back to Unicorn Spotlight, a series where we highlight standout companies within the Prime Unicorn Index. As organizations enter a new year focused on performance, retention, and leadership development, this edition turns to a company helping businesses invest in their most valuable asset: people. This Unicorn Spotlight features BetterUp, […]
This Week in the Index- Anthropic Raises $30B
Week of February 5 – February 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. Anthropic raised a huge Series G, and components made a handful of acquisitions. The Prime Unicorn 30 Index is −0.3% vs […]
Throwback Thursday: Etsy’s Unicorn to IPO Journey
Etsy at a Glance With Valentine’s Day around the corner, shoppers everywhere are searching for gifts that feel thoughtful, personal, and meaningful. While big-box retailers may offer convenience, few platforms capture the spirit of handcrafted connection quite like Etsy. Founded in 2005 in Brooklyn, New York, Etsy was built with a simple but powerful mission: […]
This Week in the Index- Musk’s Big Moment
Week of January 29 – February 4, 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. M&A and IPOs dominated headlines, secondaries moved sharply, and public components sold off. The Prime Unicorn 30 Index is +1.8% vs […]
Breaking: SpaceX Acquires xAI in Record-Setting Deal
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 valuable private company globally ahead […]