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How Can Chinese Unicorns Continue to Win Globally?

Professor AnalysisOctober 22, 2025

Since in 2013 U.S. venture capitalist Aileen Lee coined the term “unicorn” to describe privately held startups valued at over US$1 billion, unicorns have become global symbols of innovation-led growth. Today, however, they are navigating a far more complex operating environment—tightened regulations, heightened geopolitical risk, and a slowing global economy are reshaping the game. The last few years have marked a turning point. Compliance demands are heavier, market hotspots are shifting faster, and unicorns are becoming smaller, sharper, and more technology-intensive. Artificial intelligence—particularly AIGC and large language models—has ignited investor enthusiasm. Meanwhile, sectors such as advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and renewable […]

A billion dollar valuation ≠ success? A new period of change for global unicorns has begun

Professor AnalysisAugust 21, 2025

Structural adjustments in the unicorn ecosystem The total number of unicorns—a non-listed company with a market value of over $1 billion—globally continues to grow, albeit more slowly than before, and artificial intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly the biggest sector for opportunity in the unicorn ecosystem at the moment, with the AI wave driving much of the growth. The total number of unicorns worldwide is now, conservatively, approaching 1,300 across 53 countries, with a cumulative valuation of $4.5 trillion. The number of companies in China qualifying as unicorns has stabilized after a sharp decline in recent years, but structural adjustments are ongoing. […]

Driving the digital economy: Chinese influence on Southeast Asia’s digital landscape

ArticleApril 30, 2025

The Asia Start program is crucial because it provides startups and scaling businesses across the world with strategic insights, networks, and resources to navigate the rapidly evolving digital economy. Given China’s profound impact on digital transformation, the program helps companies leverage Chinese expertise in e-commerce, fintech, AI and EVs. It also fosters cross-border collaboration, investment opportunities, and knowledge-sharing to accelerate growth and competitiveness in the region. Asia Start in Context Looking at the digital economy across Southeast Asia you can see the fingerprints of Chinese influence in almost any sector, from e-commerce to fintech to food delivery. Over the past […]

From Startups to Unicorns:
Unlocking Growth Through Ecosystems

PublicationJanuary 24, 2025

The Evolving Landscape of Unicorn Growth: New Trends and Investment Shifts in China

Professor AnalysisSeptember 30, 2024

What is happening to China’s once-booming unicorn ecosystem? Why are unicorns, previously fueled by rapid growth and aggressive capital, now struggling to differentiate themselves? In this article, we explore why unicorns have now chosen to adopt more pragmatic strategies, how government-backed funds are becoming the dominant players, and what trends are shaping the future of startups. 01 The New Trends in China’s Unicorn Ecosystem. As high-risk, high-reward investments, the slowdown in the growth of unicorns is largely due to more cautious investors. According to data from the global venture capital platform Crunchbase, the amount of capital flowing into unicorn companies […]

Using ‘fusion’ to help generate new growth within an enterprise

Professor AnalysisNovember 16, 2023

When we talk about fusion, those who have studied physics will immediately think of nuclear fusion. There are two types of nuclear reactions, fission and fusion. Atomic and hydrogen bombs both use fission, in which a particularly large mass of atoms is split into two at ultra-high temperatures and pressures, generating a great deal of […]

Fairytale or folly?

ArticleJune 9, 2023

Growth in the number of unicorns in China has been slowing due to economic headwinds and changing attitudes

Research Departments

KnowledgeJune 9, 2023

Unlocking China’s Healthcare Market: Perry Jung’s Role in South Korean Business Expansion

StoryJanuary 3, 2023

CKGSB Publishes “Deciphering the Impact of COVID-19 on China Business,” Digital Report

PublicationNovember 14, 2022

China’s Tech-based Unicorn Companies are Popular for Investment

ArticleOctober 27, 2022

By Teng Bingsheng – Professor of Strategic Management, Associate Dean of Executive Education Programs, CKGSB With the domestic pandemic under control, China’s VC market has recovered significantly and seen a major rebound. China’s total domestic VC investments (bar chart on left axis) vs total amount invested in renminbi (line chart on right axis) As seen from the […]

The Future of China-US Tech Competition

ArticleAugust 16, 2022

Teng Bingsheng, Professor of Strategic Management, Associate Dean for Executive Education Programs The Covid-19 pandemic and trade conflicts have exacerbated global economic uncertainty. Economic ties between China and the United States are constantly weakening and technological competition has become one of the main themes of bilateral relations. It will be important for China to become […]

Going Global

ArticleAugust 10, 2022

Chinese brands have historically been seen as producing cheap, low-quality products, but both quality and global perceptions are changing

China in Transition: New Business Models and Opportunities Arising from China’s Evolving Business Landscape

EventAugust 27, 2021

A book launch event that will feature several of CKGSB’s seasoned professors and leading companies addressed in English Case Book China In Transition. Join us for an eye-opening discussion on how Chinese companies are transforming and the corresponding shifting role and strategy of multinationals in China.