Zipline
Zipline is a drones / logistics company based in South San Francisco, United States, founded in 2014. Autonomous drone delivery for health care and retail. It was valued at $7.6bn on 21 January 2026 (Funding round ($600m+)), which makes it a unicorn in the 311 Unicorn Index.
Part of the 311 Unicorn Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
Source: Bloomberg
About Zipline
Autonomous drone delivery for health care and retail. Lead investors in its latest round: Valor Equity Partners, Fidelity, Baillie Gifford, Tiger Global. Website: flyzipline.com.
How this figure is calculated
The valuation set by the latest priced funding round or company-run share sale, as announced by the company or its lead investor, or reported by a major news organisation. Figures in other currencies are converted at the rate on the day of the round. Talks that have been reported but not closed do not count.
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Questions and answers
How much is Zipline worth?
Zipline was valued at $7.6bn on 21 January 2026 (Funding round ($600m+)), according to the 311 Unicorn Index.
Where is Zipline based?
Zipline is headquartered in South San Francisco, United States.
When was Zipline founded?
Zipline was founded in 2014.
What does Zipline do?
Autonomous drone delivery for health care and retail.
Is Zipline a unicorn?
Yes. Zipline is a privately held company valued at $1 billion or more, so it is a unicorn in the 311 Unicorn Index.
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