ChainCatcher news, according to Shanghai Securities Journal, the Hurun Research Institute has released the "2024 Hurun Global Unicorn List," showing that the number of unicorn companies worldwide has increased by 17% year-on-year to 803, distributed across 38 countries. Among them, the number of Chinese companies has risen from 70 in 2019 to 258, with 77 new companies in biotechnology and 29 in AI.Data shows that over 25% of unicorn companies have applied AI technology in fields such as fintech, blockchain, and SaaS, with an average valuation of $700 million. Hurun stated that the integration of technologies such as generative AI, machine learning, AR/VR, and cloud computing has brought unprecedented development opportunities for innovative companies.Note: Unicorn companies refer to young companies that grow rapidly like African gazelles, typically established after 2000, expected to reach a valuation of $1 billion within three years, and are unlisted companies with continuous innovation capabilities and rapid growth potential.