The 30 early-stage startups in 2026 most likely to become tech's next unicorns

The cofounders of Created by Humans, left to right: Jen Singerman, Trip Adler and Edward Igushev

Created by Humans

• The VC firm TRAC developed a model that uses AI to predict which startups are likely to become unicorns.
• Unicorns are startups valued at more than $1 billion.
• TRAC says startups on the list have a 1-in-5 chance of becoming unicorns.

For decades, venture capital has run on instinct as a relationship-driven business built on gut calls and insider access to Silicon Valley's hottest startups.