10 best unicorn start-ups in history

1. Uber: Founded in 2009, Uber revolutionized the transportation industry by introducing ride-sharing services through a mobile app. It has since expanded globally and is valued at over $72 billion.

2. Airbnb: Launched in 2008, Airbnb disrupted the hotel industry by allowing individuals to rent out their homes or spare rooms to travelers. It is currently valued at over $31 billion.

3. SpaceX: Founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, SpaceX aims to revolutionize space travel and colonization. It has successfully launched numerous rockets and is valued at over $33 billion.

4. Palantir Technologies: Founded in 2003, Palantir specializes in data analysis and has contracts with various government agencies. It is valued at over $20 billion.

5. WeWork: Founded in 2010, WeWork provides shared workspaces for freelancers, startups, and small businesses. It has expanded globally and is valued at over $20 billion.

6. Stripe: Founded in 2010, Stripe is a payment processing platform that simplifies online transactions for businesses. It is valued at over $35 billion.

7. Didi Chuxing: Founded in 2012, Didi Chuxing is a Chinese ride-hailing company that acquired Uber China in 2016. It is valued at over $56 billion.

8. Snapchat: Launched in 2011, Snapchat is a social media platform known for its disappearing photo and video messages. It went public in 2017 and is valued at over $20 billion.

9. Pinterest: Founded in 2010, Pinterest is a visual discovery platform that allows users to find and save ideas for various interests. It is valued at over $12 billion.

10. Dropbox: Founded in 2007, Dropbox provides cloud storage and file synchronization services. It went public in 2018 and is valued at over $8 billion.