
New Unicorn Count Hits 4-Year High in March, Driven by Robotics and AI
March 2025 saw 37 new unicorns added to the Crunchbase board — the highest monthly count in nearly four years. Robotics and AI infrastructure are leading the charge.
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March 2025 saw 37 new unicorns added to the Crunchbase board — the highest monthly count in nearly four years. Robotics and AI infrastructure are leading the charge.

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