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Core Insights - The HuRun Research Institute released the "2025 Global Unicorn List," revealing that the number of unicorn companies worldwide has reached 1,523, an increase of 70 from the previous year, with the United States leading with 758 and China following with 343 [1][2] - Zhuhai has two unicorn companies, Highview Solar and Jihai Microelectronics, making it one of the fastest-growing cities for unicorns among non-provincial capitals in China [1][3] Company Summaries - Highview Solar, founded in 2019, has rapidly become a leading player in the photovoltaic industry, valued at 14 billion yuan and ranked 671st globally. The company has faced challenges in going public due to a downturn in the photovoltaic industry and tightening IPO regulations, with its valuation dropping to 20.5 billion yuan in 2024 [4][5] - Jihai Microelectronics, established in 2004, specializes in chip design for printers and has recently expanded its business into high-end industrial MCU chips. The company is valued at 19 billion yuan and ranked 435th globally, with plans for an IPO underway [4][5][6] Industry Trends - The integrated circuit sector is a key industry cluster in Zhuhai, with a vertical supply chain and a scale exceeding 10 billion yuan. In 2024, the integrated circuit industry in Zhuhai achieved a main business income of 19.495 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 22.46% [7][8] - Recent policies in Zhuhai have focused on nurturing high-growth innovative enterprises, particularly in hard technology sectors like integrated circuits and biomedicine, providing financial support and a comprehensive service system for startups [8][9] Investment and Development - Zhuhai's transformation from "single-point development" to an "innovation rainforest" is evident in the emergence of unicorns, supported by capital and industrial ecosystem collaboration. Notable investments from state-owned platforms and private capital have contributed significantly to local projects [9][10] - The city aims to leverage resources from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to foster more unicorn companies, although challenges remain in establishing leading enterprises and enhancing the overall industrial ecosystem [9]