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AI benchmarks: Supernovas vs. Shooting Stars
Comparison of metrics for AI startups classified as Supernovas and Shooting Stars in 2025, detailing annual recurring revenue (ARR), gross margins, and ARR per full-time employee.
| Label | Value shown on the chart |
|---|---|
| Supernovas - Year 1 ARR | $40M ARR |
| Supernovas - Year 2 ARR | $125M ARR |
| Supernovas - Gross margins | ~25%* |
| Supernovas - ARR/FTE | $1.133M |
| Shooting Stars - Year 1 ARR | $3M ARR |
| Shooting Stars - Year 2 ARR | $12M ARR |
| Shooting Stars - Year 3 ARR | $40M ARR |
| Shooting Stars - Year 4 ARR | $103M ARR |
| Shooting Stars - Gross margins | 60% |
| Shooting Stars - ARR/FTE | $164K |
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