9 New Unicorns for September 2025

September 2025 marked a significant increase in the number of companies achieving billion-dollar valuations, with nine companies across various industries joining the unicorn club. These companies span sectors such as clean energy, fintech, AI, and real estate, demonstrating a diverse range of innovation and investor confidence.

The companies achieving unicorn status in September have capitalized on market gaps heightened by global uncertainties. These include advancements in clean technology, AI safety, and fintech solutions in emerging markets. Their growth indicates a trend towards faster, greener, and more globally distributed innovation.

Rentberry, founded in 2015, is a rental marketplace aimed at modernizing the long-term leasing process. The platform facilitates digital negotiations and applications for tenants and landlords. Rentberry's valuation reached $1 billion following a $90 million funding round.

Safe Superintelligence focuses on developing safe, superintelligent AI systems, prioritizing alignment and safety over rapid commercialization. The company is based in Palo Alto and Tel Aviv, and has garnered significant investment despite its long-term focus.

HIF Global specializes in e-fuels, converting renewable energy and recycled CO₂ into fuels compatible with existing engines. Its operations span multiple continents, and it aims to decarbonize transportation without altering current infrastructure.

Twelve converts captured CO₂ into chemicals and fuels using renewable electricity. The company achieved unicorn status with a $200 million Series C funding round, emphasizing its role in tackling climate change and reducing fossil fuel reliance.

Sakana AI develops autonomous systems to accelerate scientific discovery, integrating generative models and automation. Its platform aims to reduce research cycle time and cost, appealing to various scientific sectors.

eGym provides connected gym equipment and software for performance tracking and engagement. The company's ecosystem strategy benefits both gyms and users by offering data-driven insights and remote coaching.

Veritas Finance, based in India, offers lending and credit services for underserved markets. It utilizes AI-driven underwriting and digital workflows to expand access to financial services.

24M Technologies focuses on simplifying lithium-ion battery manufacturing, aiming to reduce costs and complexity. Its innovative approach supports the scalability of electric vehicles and energy storage solutions.

Moneyview is an Indian fintech platform offering credit and financial services to the emerging middle class. It leverages AI and alternative data to provide flexible financial products.

Based on reporting by techround.co.uk.