Almost 90 new unicorns surfaced this year, according to a TechCrunch tally drawing on Crunchbase and PitchBook data. AI firms dominate the list, but health, crypto, and space‑tech startups also join the ranks.

The most eye‑catching valuation tops $41 billion at Promethus, led by Jeff Bezos. Other highlights include $4.65 billion for Recursive and $4.41 billion for Mi Rus, underscoring a surge in late‑stage funding for AI‑enabled medical devices and research labs.

Investors back a mix of early‑stage playbooks and mature platforms: Genspark raised $485 million in Series B; Socket hit $124 million total after a $60 million Series C; Vi Labs topped $275 million with a $145 million round. These deals signal a broad appetite for tech that accelerates productivity across sectors.

The trend illustrates how venture capital pivots toward high‑growth, AI‑centric solutions while still valuing niche industries. The influx of capital may compress valuations in traditional tech and heighten competition for talent and market share.