Forbes Next Billion-Dollar Startups 2026 List
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Forbes and TrueBridge Capital Partners released the 2026 Next Billion-Dollar Startups list.
The picks are U.S. venture-backed companies valued below $1 billion, and nearly all are using AI in some form.
Notable companies include Abby Care, American Terawatt, Clair, and Cogent Security, with details on founders, investors, funding, and valuations.
The list highlights startups seen as future unicorns, and its track record suggests many past selections went on to become major companies or acquisition targets.