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Last updated: July 5, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Venture Capital & IPOs

The private equity world saw a surge in new "unicorns" this year, with nearly 90 startups achieving the $1 billion valuation mark, largely fueled by investor enthusiasm around artificial intelligence nearly 90 new unicorns. In a notable public debut, the relatively unknown tech firm Bending Spoons, which owns AOL and Vimeo, has now gone public. This indicates a strong appetite for tech assets, even from less recognized players, as AI continues to ignite investor frenzy.