The 25 most valuable private tech companies in the US

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 Slack, Instacart, and Stripe — 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 rideshare platform plans to go public next year, so the No. 1 spot will soon be up for grabs.

Here are the 25 most valuable VC-backed startups in the US:

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21. Credit Karma — $4.0 billion

What they do: Provide a platform for consumer finance and free credit score reports

Main headquarters: San Francisco, California

Latest investment amount: $175 million (June 2015)

Read more about Credit Karma on PitchBook.

21. Wish — $4.0 billion

What they do: Run a digital shopping app for items directly from suppliers.

Main headquarters: San Francisco, California

Latest investment amount: $500 million (May 2017)

Read more about Wish on PitchBook.

21. Houzz — $4.0 billion

What they do: Provide a platform for home remodeling and design

Main headquarters: Palo Alto, California

Latest investment amount: $400 million (June 2017)

Read more about Houzz on PitchBook.

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