The 27 most valuable private tech companies in the US

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Uber, Slack, and the We Company are among some of the most valuable private startups in the US.
Major VC investments in the past year have shaken up the list, with video gaming and cryptocurrency startups entering the rankings.
Using data from PitchBook, we’ve compiled a list of the 27 startups in the US with the highest valuations.

Tech companies are continuing to garner major investments from venture capitalists.

Major tech startups like Uber, Airbnb, and SpaceX are among the most highly valued private companies, PitchBook reports. But recent major investments into burgeoning tech startups — including Juul and Pokemon Go-creator Niantic — have brought new players into the spotlight. At this point, there are almost too many billion-dollar startups to count.

Uber’s $72 billion valuation solidifies the company’s spot at the top. However, the ride-hailing platform plans to go public this year, so the No. 1 spot will soon be up for grabs. Other companies in the rankings, including Slack and Lyft, are rumored to soon file for IPOs, so the standings could change soon.

Here are the 27 most valuable VC-backed startups in the US: