2026 Global Unicorn Report: 1,881 firms valued over 60 trillion yuan; AI drives growth
On September 22, the Unicorn Engineering Institute, Renmin University, and Tsinghua University released the 2026 Global Unicorn Enterprise Data Analysis Report, finding 1,881 unicorns globally with a total valuation exceeding 60 trillion yuan across 14 sectors and 52 countries. The US and China account for 75.81% of the total. AI unicorns number 245, valued at 19.66 trillion yuan (32.69% of the total). Hailiang Tech Services was selected as a sample enterprise, ranking 124th among Chinese companies.
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Hailiang Education Tech Services Selected as Global Unicorn Database Sample Enterprise
On September 22, the Unicorn Engineering Institute, in collaboration with Renmin University and Tsinghua University, released the 'Global Unicorn Enterprise Data Analysis Report (2026)' and its directory. Hailiang Education (WAFU) Technology Services Group Co., Ltd. (Hailiang Tech Services) was selected as a sample enterprise in the global unicorn database, receiving global unicorn certification and ranking 124th among Chinese companies. The report, guided by four academic societies including the China Invention Association and the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence, has been ongoing for seven years. It found that in 2026, there were 1,881 global unicorn enterprises with a total valuation exceeding 60 trillion yuan, spanning 14 sectors and 52 countries. The US and China together account for 75.81% of the global total. The report highlights that AI is transitioning from an independent track to a universal infrastructure, becoming the core engine reshaping global unicorn valuations. AI unicorns number 245, with a total valuation of 19.66 trillion yuan, accounting for 32.69% of the global total. Hailiang Tech Services is noted for its unique technological evolution path in basic education campus scenarios, aiming to build a new generation of interaction portals using AI agents.
Read sourceGlobal Unicorns Cluster in Core Cities; Hailiang Tech Service Joins 2026 Unicorn List
A report released on September 22, titled 'Unicorn Enterprise Data Analysis Report (2026)', shows that the number of global unicorns reached 1,881 in 2026, with a total valuation exceeding 60 trillion yuan, spanning 14 sectors and 52 countries. High-value enterprises are concentrating in core cities, with San Francisco, New York, Beijing, London, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Paris, Palo Alto, and Los Angeles ranking in the top ten. The report notes a shift from the '80/20' to a '90/10' effect, with 141 companies valued above 50 billion yuan. Artificial intelligence is identified as the primary growth driver, transitioning from an independent sector to a universal infrastructure. AI unicorns number 245, with a combined valuation of 19.66 trillion yuan, accounting for 32.69% of the total. Hailiang Tech Service (Hailiang Kefu) was selected as a sample enterprise in the unicorn database, ranking 124th among Chinese companies. The article details Hailiang's AI-powered education products for both in-school and extracurricular scenarios, including its Hai Agent platform and 'e-Shengya' career planning service.
Read sourceHailiang Tech Service Selected as Unicorn Database Sample Enterprise, Ranks 124th in China
On September 22, Hailiang Tech Service (海亮科服) was selected as a sample enterprise in the Unicorn Database and received global unicorn certification, ranking 124th among Chinese companies in the 'Unicorn Enterprise Data Analysis Report (2026)' and its directory. The report, part of the Global Unicorn Enterprise 500 Strong Project initiated in 2019 by the China Invention Association and China Artificial Intelligence Comprehensive Venture Capital, reveals that by 2026, there are 1,881 unicorn enterprises globally with a total valuation exceeding 60 trillion yuan, spanning 14 sectors and 52 countries. The US-China duopoly continues, with the two countries accounting for 75.81% of the global total. The report notes a shift from the '80/20' to a '90/10' effect, with 141 companies valued above 500 billion yuan. Artificial intelligence is identified as the primary growth driver, with 245 AI unicorns valued at 19.66 trillion yuan, representing 32.69% of the total global unicorn valuation. Hailiang Tech Service has a unique technology evolution path in basic education school scenarios, aiming to deploy AI capabilities in key scenarios and use intelligent agents as a hub to build a new generation of interaction portals.
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Hailiang Tech Services Joins Global Unicorn List, Ranks 15th in Zhejiang Province
On September 22, the Unicorn Engineering Institute, in collaboration with Renmin University and Tsinghua University, released the 'Global Unicorn Enterprise Data Analysis Report (2026)' and its accompanying list. Hailiang Tech Services (Hailiang Kefu) was selected as a sample enterprise for the unicorn database, receiving global unicorn certification and ranking 124th among Chinese companies on the list. The report states that in 2026, there were 1,881 global unicorn enterprises with a total valuation exceeding 60 trillion yuan, spanning 14 sectors and 52 countries. The US and China maintain a dominant dual-power structure, accounting for 75.81% of the global total. The report highlights that artificial intelligence is transitioning from an 'independent track' to a 'general-purpose infrastructure,' becoming the core engine reshaping global unicorn valuations. Hailiang Tech Services, recognized as the first education technology unicorn in China focused on full-school empowerment, was noted for its unique technological evolution in the basic education sector, embedding AI into teaching processes and building an intelligent agent platform. The article attributes the company's success to its clear business model, deep application scenarios, and strong cost control capabilities.
Global Unicorns Cluster in Core Cities; Hailiang Tech Service Joins Global Unicorn List
On September 22, the Unicorn Engineering Academy, in collaboration with Renmin University and Tsinghua University, released the 'Global Unicorn Enterprise Data Analysis Report (2026)' and its list. Hailiang Tech Service (Hailiang Kefu) was selected as a sample enterprise in the unicorn database, ranking 124th among Chinese companies. The report states that in 2026, there are 1,881 global unicorns with a total valuation exceeding 60 trillion yuan, spanning 14 sectors and 52 countries. High-value enterprises are concentrating in core cities, with San Francisco, New York, Beijing, London, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Paris, Palo Alto, and Los Angeles leading. The report highlights that AI is transitioning from an independent track to a universal infrastructure, becoming the core engine reshaping unicorn valuations. AI unicorns number 245, with a total valuation of 19.66 trillion yuan, accounting for 32.69% of the global total. Hailiang Kefu, established over five years ago, focuses on AI applications in basic education, developing a full-process intelligent product system for teaching and a multi-agent platform for career planning.
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