When can my company apply to be on the Next Billion Dollar Startups List?
The application for the 2020 Next Billion Dollar Startups List is closed.
Deadline: Application Closed | Publication date: June 2020
Since 2015, the annual Forbes Next Billion Dollar Startups List, produced in partnership with TrueBridge Capital Partners, seeks to identify the top 25 next generation technology or tech-enabled companies most likely to achieve unicorn status based on current financial and growth metrics.
Companies must be based in the United States, private and venture-backed with a valuation of less than $1 billion, and must submit an application to be considered for the list.
First, we use submissions from companies and venture capitalists, as well as limited third-party data and historical lists, to form a comprehensive set of data points for the Next Bill model.
Next, we calculate a company’s eligibility based on numerous factors including valuation and revenue (which are more heavily weighted), followed by user/customer count and headcount, among others.
The application for the 2020 Next Billion Dollar Startups List is closed.
No, this is an opportunity to showcase new, upcoming startups.
Yes, your data will be securely transmitted and confidentially stored with TrueBridge. We do not share any data (not even with Forbes) without your consent.
Forbes does not have access to your data and so cannot publish any data without your consent. In the past, they have published estimated revenues numbers on the final list with the consent of each company.
Once you submit, you will receive an emailed copy of your submission and TrueBridge or Forbes may contact you for additional information.
Your company will be notified once the list is published; however, Forbes may choose to reach out in advance if they decide to write a featured article on your company.