UK overtakes India in global unicorn rankings as AI-driven valuations surge: Hurun (opens original article in a new tab)

India fell to fourth in global unicorn rankings as the UK overtook it, with AI and cybersecurity driving significant valuations worldwide.

• India dropped to fourth in global unicorn rankings, with the UK now third
• AI-driven valuations surged, with AI accounting for 36% of total unicorn value
• Cybersecurity unicorns grew due to rising digital threats
• India's startup ecosystem added 16 new unicorns in 2026, slower than US and China