--- title: "Five Startups On Brink Of $1 Billion Valuations, According To Forge Global" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/277821608.md" description: "Forge Global has identified five late-stage companies, termed \"soonicorns,\" that are on the verge of reaching $1 billion valuations. These companies span various industries, including defense, aerospace, enterprise AI, and modern travel. Leading the list is Loft Orbital, valued at $954 million, followed by Domino Data Lab at $915 million, Rescale at $870 million, DroneDeploy at $611 million, and Kindred at $603 million. Each company is backed by prominent investors and operates in rapidly growing markets, showcasing the potential for significant growth in technology-driven sectors." datetime: "2026-03-04T18:27:16.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/277821608.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/277821608.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/277821608.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # Five Startups On Brink Of $1 Billion Valuations, According To Forge Global **Forge Global** listed five late-stage companies with valuations in the $600 million to $1 billion range. These companies, nicknamed **"soonicorns,"** have the potential to reach a $1 billion valuation in the near term, giving them unicorn status. These five companies are in the defense and aerospace, enterprise AI, digital engineering, industrial intelligence and modern travel industries.  **• State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust stock is showing upward bias. Where are SPY shares going?** Coming in at number one is **Loft Orbital,** a space infrastructure company focused on "simplifying satellite deployment and operations through a software-driven model." This company is valued at $954 million and "leads the pack" as it approaches unicorn status, Forge predicts. Loft Orbital, founded in 2016, is backed by investors such as **Uncork Capital, Kima Ventures, Axial Partners** and **Temasek.**  **Domino Data Lab** is second on the list, with a valuation of $915 million. The San Francisco-based company is an enterprise data science platform that provides end-to-end infrastructure for managing the AI and data science lifecycle. The company is backed by some big names in the private sector, including **Coatue Management, Sequoia Capital, Zetta Venture Partners** and Highland Capital Partners. Coming in third is **Rescale,** a high-performance computing platform (HPC) with a valuation of $870 million.  The San Francisco-based company is backed by some major investors such as **Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, Jump Capital** and **Keen Venture Partners**. Next on the list is **DroneDeploy,** valued at $611 million. The company moved closer to unicorn status last September after it completed its $265 million Series E funding round. DroneDeploy develops software that enables businesses to capture, analyze and interpret data from drones, robotic systems, and other autonomous devices. The company is backed by notable investors, including **Emergence Capital, Scale Venture Partners, Airtree Ventures** and **Bessemer Venture Partners**, Forge reported. Number five on the list is travel company **Kindred,** valued at $603 million. The San Francisco-based company operates a "members-only home swapping network which is designed to offer travelers an alternative to traditional accommodations." The company allows members to stay in one another's homes, reducing lodging costs. The company entered "soonicorn" status last month following an $85 million Series C funding round.  Some of the company’s investors include **Index Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners** and **Andreessen Horowitz**. "This new group of soonicorns highlights how late-stage private companies are scaling across technology-driven, real-world industries. From space and enterprise AI to high-performance computing, automation, and travel, each is operating in large, growing markets," Forge said *Photo: Sutthiphong Chandaeng via Shutterstock* ### Related Stocks - [FRGE.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/FRGE.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [3 Defence And Aerospace Stocks Linked To Rising NATO Security Demand](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296191269.md) - [Honeywell Aerospace (HONA) Following Its $16b Debt Exchange, Is The Valuation Now Too Cheap?](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296546411.md) - [Is Materion (MTRN) Undervalued As Stronger Earnings Lift The Valuation Debate?](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296250612.md) - [Anthropic IPO valuation hinges on $190-200 billion 2028 revenue forecast, sources say](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296067792.md) - [Safe Pro Group to Ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell on Monday, August 24, 2026 Celebrating American AI and Recent Government Contracts | SPAI Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296102703.md) --- > **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**