The unicorn status of climate-tech firms is less a speculative bubble and more a reflection of an evolving market reality, but investors and founders must be prepared for a longer runway to success
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Dubai startups
Expand North Star 2024 in Dubai attracts 65 unicorns with $400bn valuation
Dubai startup event attracts unicorn companies with combined valuation of more than $400bn
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Revealed: Top 10 crypto unicorns by valuation in 2024
San Francisco-based firm Ripple leads the way as the most valuable crypto unicorn both in the US and the world, at $15 billion
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In pictures: Top 10 Unicorns by valuation in 2024
Unicorns are typically concentrated in technology sectors, such as software, ecommerce, and fintech, where innovation can lead to significant market share and scalability
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Where to find Unicorns: Cities with the most number of privately held companies valued at $1bn revealed
San Francisco-based unicorn companies make up just 14.10 percent of the global total, yet they collectively contribute an impressive $781.31 billion to the world’s entire unicorn valuation
MENA
Revealed: Middle East unicorns to surge to 250 by 2030
The region is also projected to see digital ventures of over 30 companies going public through the IPO route during the period, a latest research said