195 Unicorns in H1 2026 Outpace 2025, AI and Robotics Lead the Surge
The Crunchbase Unicorn Board added 195 new unicorns in the first half of 2026, eclipsing the entire 2025 total of 193. AI, robotics and chip firms dominate, with China’s DeepSeek topping the list at a $50B valuation. The boom signals accelerating private‑market capital despite broader funding headwinds and a US‑China race for high‑valued tech.