According to the latest valuation by the Wall Street Journal, Uber’s worth has now risen to $51 billion, securing its spot as the most valuable start-up in the world. Xiaomi follows in a close second with $46 billion, and Airbnb with $25 billion.
Below you’ll find a chart of the 10 most valuable start-ups in the world.
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Author: José Santiago, Senior Associate, Public Engagement, World Economic Forum
Image: An Uber sign is seen in a car in New York REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz




