These 9 startups you've never heard of could be worth $1 billion very soon

With more than 100 startups valued at $1 billion or more, the term "unicorn" - given to startups worth more than $1 billion - has lost some of its magical aura.

But a $1 billion valuation is still a huge milestone for any startup.

Pitchbook, a private equity and VC data research firm analyzed various patterns and other data to identify the next 9 startups expected to reach the $1 billion threshold.

They may not all be household names, but they could become the next unicorns.