Shen Zhen Shang Bao·2025-11-09 09:09Core Insights - The Hu Run Research Institute released the "2025 Hu Run U40 Chinese Entrepreneur Pioneers" report, highlighting 195 young entrepreneurs under 40 years old, with Shenzhen contributing 27 individuals, accounting for 14% of the total [1][2] - The average age of the entrepreneurs on the list is 37, and they founded their companies at an average age of 28 [1] - The average valuation of the U40 companies is 15 billion RMB, with about half being publicly listed and 13 unicorns identified, alongside 23 potential unicorns [1] Company Highlights - The highest valued U40 entrepreneurial company is Cambrian, founded by Chen Tian Shi, valued at 500 billion RMB, followed by Pop Mart, founded by Wang Ning, valued at nearly 280 billion RMB, and Ying Shi Technology, co-founded by Chen Yongqiang, valued at 110 billion RMB [1] - The U40 entrepreneur list includes 39 individuals with personal wealth exceeding 5 billion RMB, with 7 entrepreneurs from Shenzhen [2] Industry Breakdown - The software and services sector has the highest representation on the list, accounting for 24%, followed by life and health at 14%, and industrial equipment and energy both at 8% [2] - The top four sectors represent over 50% of the total list [2]