Fintech and ai startups have emerged as new unicorns, with a notable number of ai companies among them. The first half of the year has seen a record high number of new unicorns, with reports suggesting between 83 and 98 new unicorns have emerged. The surge in new unicorns is observed globally, with several countries and regions, including the uk, china, and europe, being home to a significant number of these billion-dollar startups.