"2023 CNBC Disruptor 50: The Chosen Companies"
CNBC has released its annual Disruptor 50 list, featuring private companies that are growing despite a tough capital markets environment and slowing economy. At least 35 are unicorns, with valuations of $1 billion or more, and many have a social or environmental purpose that is core to their business model. 13 of this year's Disruptors have a female founder, and 14 feature CEOs from racial and ethnic minorities. The 50 companies selected have raised over $54 billion in venture capital, at an implied Disruptor 50 valuation of more than $362 billion.
