# Nearly 90 new unicorns created so far this year

Nearly 90 startup companies have reached valuations of over $1 billion, becoming unicorns, so far this year according to a TechCrunch listing. The surge reflects continued investor appetite for high-growth tech ventures despite broader economic headwinds. This concentration of new unicorns signals a vibrant but potentially frothy startup ecosystem.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/05/almost-40-new-unicorns-have-been-minted-so-far-this-year-here-they-are/) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:47:39 +0000