In an ever-changing economic landscape, it's crucial to identify the key players of the future. In 2023, the business world will be marked by the emergence of promising companies, known as "unicorns", which will reach astronomical valuations. In this article, we highlight 15 high-potential companies in a variety of fields that could become tomorrow's unicorns.
1- Cure
Founded in 2017 by Emily Müller, this Berlin-based startup is revolutionizing home delivery of pharmaceuticals. By enabling the delivery of medicines prescribed by doctors, Cure meets a growing need for convenience and speed in the healthcare sector.
Financial value Cure is experiencing exponential growth, with a current valuation of 100 million euros. Its projections suggest a unicorn valuation (1 billion euros) by 2023, thanks to its expansion into the European market.
2- Everstores
Launched in 2016 by Maxime Wagner and also based in Berlin, Everstores offers an innovative solution for Shopify users. By acquiring and developing e-commerce sites, the company offers a new investment and growth perspective for e-commerce entrepreneurs.
Financial value : With a current valuation of €80 million, Everstores plans to grow rapidly, aiming for a valuation of €500 million by the end of 2023 thanks to its acquisition strategy and scalable model.
3- Incident.io
Created in 2018 by Laura Schneider, this Slack-integrated IT incident management platform significantly reduces response times for problem resolution. By capitalizing on every incident, Incident.io promotes business resilience in the face of technological challenges.
Financial value: With a current valuation of 50 million euros, Incident.io expects to double its valuation by 2023 thanks to the expansion of its customer base and the extension of its functionalities.
4- Sequence
Founded in 2019 by Thomas Dupont, Sequence simplifies invoicing, payment management and pricing for B2B companies.
Financial value : With a valuation of 120 million euros, Sequence is aiming for an IPO in 2023 with a target valuation of 1 billion euros, thanks to its strong growth and dominant market position.
5- Super Payments
Founded by Sam Jones, former founder of Funding Circle, this London-based startup is reinventing payment solutions for retailers. By eliminating transaction fees and offering rewards to consumers, Super Payments is revolutionizing the financial landscape of retail.
Financial value : Super Payments is valued at 150 million euros. The company is aiming for aggressive growth, with a target valuation of 1.5 billion euros by 2023, underpinned by its innovative business model and international expansion.
6- Tres Finance
Launched in 2017 by David Levi, this Tel Aviv-based company specializes in financial management for Web3: it supports players in the crypto-currency sector as they grow. Its B2B software offers advanced monitoring tools for optimal digital asset management.
Financial value : With a valuation of 70 million euros, Tres Finance is expanding rapidly in the Web3 sector. The company plans to raise funds to support its growth, and is aiming for a unicorn valuation by 2023.
7- Evermile
Founded in 2018 by Rachel Cohen, this Israeli logistics solution offers retailers an optimal customer experience by offering multiple delivery modes. By adapting to the varied needs of consumers, Evermile improves customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Financial value : With a valuation of 40 million euros, Evermile plans to reach a valuation of 300 million euros by 2023, thanks to its expansion into new markets and the addition of new functionalities to its platform.
8- Instant Commerce
Founded in 2020 by Tim van der Meer, this Dutch startup makes it easy for Shopify companies to customize their merchant site, freeing them from back-end constraints.
Financial value : Instant Commerce is currently valued at 90 million euros. The company is aiming for a valuation of 500 million euros by 2023, thanks to its partnership strategy and international expansion.
9- Ravio
Based in London, this HR solution, founded in 2019 by James Smith, provides companies with real-time analysis of the salary benefits on offer in their sector. By optimizing compensation policy, Ravio helps companies attract and retain the best talent.
Financial value : With a valuation of €60 million, Ravio expects to grow rapidly, with a target valuation of €500 million by 2023, supported by the adoption of its platform by major corporations and its expansion into new markets.
10- Payable
This platform, launched in 2018 by Sarah Johnson, centralizes and automates all payment operations for businesses, offering simplified and efficient financial management. Payable optimizes payment processes for greater productivity and profitability.
Financial value : Payable is valued at 110 million euros. The company forecasts significant growth, with a target valuation of 1 billion euros by 2023.
11- Agicap
Based in Lyon, this startup, founded in 2016 by Antoine Veyrat, offers an automated cash management SaaS platform for VSEs and SMEs. By offering real-time cash visibility, Agicap helps companies make informed financial decisions.
Financial value : With a valuation of €80 million, Agicap expects to grow rapidly, with a target valuation of €500 million by 2023, thanks to the adoption of its platform by a growing number of VSEs and SMEs.
12- Akeneo
Specializing in product experience management, this Nantes-based startup, founded in 2014 by Frédéric de Gombert, offers innovative solutions for optimizing product information. By improving data quality and catalog management, Akeneo helps companies boost their online sales.
Financial value : Akeneo is valued at 100 million euros. The company is aiming for sustained growth, with a target valuation of 1 billion euros by 2023, thanks to the adoption of its platform by the major players in online commerce.
13- Brevo
Founded in 2012 by Armand Thiberge and Kapil Sharma, Brevo, formerly Sendinblue, offers SaaS platforms for customer relationship management. By offering multichannel communication tools, SendinBlue helps companies create effective, personalized marketing campaigns. This makes it a leader in digital marketing.
Financial value : SendinBlue is valued at 200 million euros. The company forecasts continued growth, with a target valuation of 2 billion euros by 2023, thanks to the expansion of its international customer base and the addition of new features to its platform.
14- Dashlane
Launched in 2009 by Bernard Liautaud, this professional and personal password management application offers enhanced security for businesses and individuals. By simplifying login management, Dashlane protects sensitive data against cyberthreats.
Financial value : With a valuation of 150 million euros, Dashlane is aiming for rapid growth, with a target valuation of 1.5 billion euros by 2023, thanks to the growth of its user base and the expansion of its services.
15- iAdvize
This conversational platform, founded in 2010 by Julien Hervouët and Jonathan Gueron, enables companies to engage in real-time discussions with their visitors. By offering a personalized customer experience, iAdvize fosters customer engagement and loyalty.
Financial value : With a valuation of €80 million, iAdvize expects significant growth, with a target valuation of €500 million by 2023, underpinned by the adoption of its solution by major corporations and its international expansion.
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