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 […]
This Week in the Index- EquipmentShare’s Debut
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 were mixed. The Prime Unicorn […]
Throwback Thursday: Robinhood
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 trading stocks often came with […]
This Week in The Index- Full Steam Ahead
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 +1.9% WoW. Primary Rounds & […]