In the startup world, the odds of a company achieving a valuation of $1 billion or more is considered slim
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However, some companies beat the odds and become worth billions at an accelerated pace. Here's a list of such US startups that reached $1 billion in record time
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Denali Therapeutics took 390 days to hit a $1 billion valuation, as per CNBC. The firm is dedicated to treating neurodegenerative diseases
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Letgo, an online marketplace for used goods, took 502 days to reach a $1 billion valuation
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Pluralsight, an online learning platform, offers more than 5,000 online courses for software developers and IT pros. It took 602 days for Pluralsight to reach a $1 billion valuation
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Zoox is one of the top-funded autonomous driving car companies in the US. It took 603 days for it to reach the $1 billion valuation
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Apttus, a cloud software company that helps manage the sales process, topped the $1 billion valuation in 714 days
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Planet Labs, a startup that sent 88 satellites into space, took 747 days to reach $1 billion valuation
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Human Longevity, a company with the goal of helping everyone live longer, took 726 days to hit a $1 billion valuation
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Instacart, an online grocery platform in San Francisco, took 795 days to hit $1 billion valuation