Private market unicorns have bounced back impressively after years of market turbulence. Q2 saw global exit values surge to $114.9 billion, the highest total recorded in nearly three years. This remarkable recovery paints a different picture from 2022’s sharp 37% drop in global deal volume – the steepest percentage decline since 2001.

The private market investment world looks radically different now. AI startups have captured 53% of global venture capital dollars in 2023’s first half, highlighting a clear change in where investors put their money. Companies now take longer to go public. The median age of private companies making their public debut has jumped from 6.9 to 10.7 years in the last decade. The equity market shows interesting regional shifts too. China and India now lead with 23% of unicorns, while European countries have climbed to an 11% share.

Our analysis will get into how private market trends stack up against public stock performance in Q2 2025. We’ll look at the sectors that propel development and what these patterns tell investors who navigate both ecosystems.