Startups · 2h ago
Nearly 90 New Unicorns Minted in 2026, Fueled by AI Boom
Almost 90 startups have reached billion-dollar valuations so far this year, driven largely by AI investment frenzy. The pace of unicorn creation has accelerated monthly as venture capital pours into the sector. This marks a significant rebound from the 2023-2024 slowdown.
Meridian48 take
The unicorn count is a lagging indicator of frothy markets; what matters is how many of these will justify their valuations in a downturn.
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Almost 90 new unicorns have been minted so far this year — here they are →
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