OpenAI
Leading artificial intelligence research laboratory creating safe AGI and developing advanced models like GPT-4.
Asset statusEquity
Club deals now open
The world's most
exclusive market.
Now accessible.
The companies that have redefined entire industries: SpaceX, OpenAI, Stripe, Cloudflare generated their most extraordinary returns before going public. That value was never accessible to private investors. Unicorn Private changes this.
For companies
Unicorn Intelligence
Sanctions, counterparties, regulation and markets on one online platform for mid-sized and large companies. Every data point comes with its source and its date.
Sanctions and counterparty screening
Customers, suppliers and partners checked every day against EU, US, UK and UN sanctions lists, with alerts and an exportable audit log.
Private company dossiers
A PDF and JSON dossier in minutes from open registries, sanctions, news and funding data, with source and date for every item.
Competitor and startup intelligence
A weekly briefing and alerts on funding rounds, valuations, products, job postings, patents and price changes of your competitors.
Regulatory monitoring
EUR-Lex, Federal Register, legislation.gov.uk, national official journals and authorities filtered on your profile and summarised in your language.
International public tenders
TED, SAM.gov and open national portals matched to your profile, with translated summary, value, deadlines and documents.
Help with the obligations companies carry
- EU, US and UK sanctions: daily checks against the EU consolidated list, OFAC SDN and Consolidated, the UN list and the UK Sanctions List, the only official UK source since 28 January 2026.
- Groups with subsidiaries outside the EU: helps document the efforts required by Article 8a of Regulation (EU) 833/2014 on the counterparties of subsidiaries.
- Third-party due diligence: helps document checks on suppliers, agents and intermediaries, for example for the UK failure to prevent fraud offence (since 1 September 2025) or Sapin II in France.
- New rules: official journals and authorities filtered on your profile, with a dated archive of every change.
All online, in 16 languages
Create an account, choose single services or a package and start with a 14-day trial. Pay by card or by annual bank transfer: activation is automatic, API and webhooks included.
Information tool: decisions and legal obligations remain with the customer.
Who we are
Established champions,
not risky bets.
Unicorn Private is a private equity firm focused exclusively on acquiring stakes in the 20 most capitalized private companies in the world, the so-called unicorns: companies that have exceeded a billion-dollar valuation before listing on public markets.
We do not invest in risky startups. We do not chase the next big bet. We focus on established champions, those already selected and valued by the market that are preparing to complete their journey toward an IPO.
The competitive advantage
A market built to stay out of reach.
Traditional bank funds cannot invest in unlisted companies. Public exchanges, by definition, exclude anyone not yet listed. The pre-IPO secondary market is structurally inaccessible to most investors for regulatory reasons, lack of access to sellers, and the technical and legal complexity of transactions.
Unicorn Private has built the infrastructure, relationships, and expertise to operate effectively in this space. Identifying sellers, negotiating terms, structuring agreements: each phase requires specialized skills that represent a real barrier to entry and become a competitive advantage for our partners.
Identifying Sellers
We source early employees, founders, and seed funds seeking liquidity access others simply cannot reach.
Negotiating Terms
Direct relationships and deal-making expertise let us structure entries at favorable terms in a complex market.
Structuring Agreements
The technical and legal complexity of pre-IPO transactions becomes a durable barrier to entry we command on your behalf.
The strategy
Exposure only to leaders.
We acquire stakes in the secondary market in the top 20 unicorn companies globally. We wait for the exit phase, typically an IPO or strategic acquisition, to realize the return.
Focusing on the top 20 global leaders is not a limitation: it is a deliberate risk management choice. Unlike traditional private equity, which operates on small and medium-sized businesses with high risk profiles, our portfolio consists of market-validated companies with established user bases, real revenue, and clear listing paths.
- 1Diversification across 20 positions.
- 2Exposure only to leaders.
- 3Structurally reduced risk.
The numbers speak
The difference is structural.
That said, the data is objective: over the last decade, the Morningstar PitchBook Unicorn 20 Index, the benchmark tracking the 20 largest private unicorns, recorded growth of +814%. Over the same period, the S&P 500, the benchmark for public markets, returned +319%.
Source: Morningstar PitchBook Unicorn 20 Index (2026-10-16)
Investing involves the risk of losing capital.
+814%Top 20 global unicornsMorningstar PitchBook Unicorn 20 Index, last 10 years
+319%S&P 500Public markets benchmark
Our holdings
Featured Portfolio Sectors
Explore our curated selection of industry-defining companies across five distinct technological verticals.
Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Infrastructure
Anthropic
AI safety and research company building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.
Asset statusEquity
xAI
Merged into SpaceX in February 2026.
Asset statusAlready listed
Merged into SpaceX · February 2026
Cerebras
High-performance computing platform for artificial intelligence.
Asset statusAlready listed
Nasdaq · CBRS · May 14, 2026
Databricks
Unified data analytics platform bridging the gap between data engineering and data science.
Asset statusEquity
Celonis
Pioneer in process mining technology, analyzing execution data to optimize business operations.
Asset statusEquity
DeepTech, Aerospace & Defense
SpaceX
Designing, manufacturing and launching advanced rockets and spacecraft to revolutionize space technology.
Asset statusAlready listed
Nasdaq · June 12, 2026
Anduril Industries
Defense technology company building advanced software and hardware solutions for military capabilities.
Asset statusEquity
FinTech & Payment Infrastructure
Stripe
Financial infrastructure platform for the internet, enabling businesses to accept payments and manage operations online.
Asset statusEquity
Revolut
Global financial super-app offering comprehensive banking, investing, and money management services.
Asset statusEquity
Checkout.com
Cloud-based payment platform offering tailored solutions for global enterprise merchants.
Asset statusEquity
Kraken
One of the largest and longest-standing digital asset exchanges, providing crypto trading and institutional liquidity worldwide.
Asset statusEquity
Plaid
Data network powering the fintech tools that millions of people rely on to live healthier financial lives.
Asset statusEquity
Enterprise Software & Digital Workspace
Canva
Online design and visual communication platform empowering anyone to design anything.
Asset statusEquity
Epic Games
Video game and software developer behind Unreal Engine and globally successful interactive entertainment.
Asset statusEquity
Discord
Voice, video and text communication service connecting tens of millions of users and communities.
Asset statusEquity
Miro
Visual workspace for innovation enabling distributed teams to collaborate and create.
Asset statusEquity
Consumer Tech & Distributed Logistics
SHEIN
Global fashion and lifestyle e-retailer committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all.
Asset statusEquity
Fanatics
Digital sports platform building a global digital sports ecosystem across merchandise, collectibles, betting and media.
Asset statusEquity
Gopuff
Consumer technology platform facilitating instant delivery of everyday essentials.
Asset statusEquity
CloudKitchens
Providing smart kitchens and logistics infrastructure to empower food creators.
Asset statusEquity
Research
Explore the Unicorn Club.
Our research desk tracks the 20 most capitalized private companies in the world, valuations, secondary market activity, and pre-IPO dynamics, through the Unicorn Club, our dedicated research platform.
Access data, analysis, and insights on the private blue-chip universe that drives our investment strategy.
Visit Unicorn ClubClub deals, one company at a time
Investors who want exposure to the largest private companies can join our club deals through the Unicorn Club: for each company a separate vehicle (SPV) acquires shares on the secondary market, and each member decides deal by deal whether to take part.
Membership of the Unicorn Club gives access to the open deals, the documents of each vehicle and the commitment procedure. Each investment is separate from the membership, with a minimum of 100,000 USD per deal (200,000 USD for US individuals).
Club deals are reserved for verified accredited and qualified investors.
Choose the companies you want to invest in
The club deals page lists every company open today, with the target closing date and the minimum ticket.
To take part, join the Unicorn Club, complete your profile and investor accreditation, then submit your commitment for the deals you choose.
See the club dealsJoin our
club deals.
Due to regulatory requirements and the exclusive nature of our allocations, complete offering memorandums and asset-specific tear sheets are provided only upon qualification.
Direct contact
unicornprivate.com
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Frequently asked questions
What is Unicorn Private?
Unicorn Private LLC is a company based in Lewes, Delaware, that acquires stakes in large late-stage private technology companies, the so-called unicorns, on the secondary market. It focuses on companies that are preparing for an IPO or a strategic acquisition.
What is the pre-IPO secondary market?
It is the market where existing shares of a private company are bought from employees, early investors or funds before the company lists on a stock exchange. Transfers usually need the company's approval, including any Right of First Refusal (ROFR).
Which companies does Unicorn Private focus on?
The most highly valued private companies in the world, across artificial intelligence, deep tech, fintech, software and consumer. Examples covered on this site include OpenAI, Anthropic, Stripe, Databricks, Revolut and Canva.
How can I invest with Unicorn Private?
Through the club deals of the Unicorn Club (club.unicorn-club.com): one vehicle per company, a minimum of 100,000 USD per deal (200,000 USD for US individuals), reserved for verified accredited and qualified investors. Unicorn Private does not offer shares of its own capital.
What are the main risks?
Investing involves the risk of losing capital.
How are Unicorn Club and Unicorn Academy related?
Both are apps of Unicorn Private LLC. Unicorn Club (club.unicorn-club.com) is the investor club for club deals in large pre-IPO companies, and Unicorn Academy (academy.unicorn-club.com) is a finance education app with short courses. Unicorn Private also publishes Unicorn Watch, an app that follows the IPOs of private companies, and the research site www.unicorn-club.com. They are not related to the Unicorn Academy animated series.
How can I contact Unicorn Private?
Write to [email protected] or book an appointment from the contact page. The team replies with details on the club deals and the Unicorn Club.