2024 Global Unicorn Landscape: AI Reshapes the Ecosystem

Key trends in valuations, sector shifts, and regional dynamics

BEIJING, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CYZone Research Center Analysis Highlight

1. Global unicorn growth slows: 110 new unicorns added in 2024 (-84.7% vs. 2021 peak).

2. AI dominates: 30.9% of new unicorns are AI-focused, overtaking enterprise services.

3. Valuation rebound: Average unicorn valuation rises to $2.4B (+26% YoY).

4. Exit dynamics shift: Overseas IPOs dominate Chinese exits (63% via HKEX).