BEIJING, Jan. 27— The Hurun Research Institute today released the Hurun Future Unicorns: Global Gazelles Index 2025 in Beijing, with IceKredit once again securing its position on the prestigious list. This index recognizes high-growth companies founded after 2000 that are considered most likely to achieve a “unicorn” valuation of US$1 billion within the next three years.
The term “Gazelle” symbolizes agility and explosive speed. According to the organizers, companies selected for this index must demonstrate an extraordinary growth trajectory and the ability to outpace their peers.
“Gazelles are exceptionally young, with an average age of just nine years, yet they command an average valuation of US$700 million,” said Rupert Hoogewerf, Chairman and Chief Researcher of Hurun Report. “AI is the most dominant force today, driving 35% of these companies. The convergence of generative AI, machine learning, cloud computing, and automation is creating unprecedented opportunities for innovators to lead this exciting new era.”
Founded in 2015, IceKredit is a high-tech enterprise providing enterprise-level services powered by artificial intelligence. With its global headquarters in Hong Kong and strategic offices in Singapore, Los Angeles, Shanghai, and Beijing, the company serves as an independent third-party AI provider for sectors ranging from finance and healthcare to government and education. Since early 2025, IceKredit has been revolutionizing business delivery in emerging markets across Southeast Asia and Latin America through its AaaS (Agentic as a Service) model, delivering end-to-end solutions for clients.
Leveraging its proprietary large language model, Origin One, IceKredit is dedicated to driving digital transformation through AI Agents. Dr. Lingyun Gu, Founder and Chairman of IceKredit, identified three pivotal trends in AI Agent development:
- Deep Industry Integration: Merginggenerative AI with specialized sectors, such as intelligent risk management in finance and diagnostic assistance in healthcare.
- Customized Agent Ecosystems: Building industry-specificAgents as a core competitive advantage, particularly in insurance and education.
- Multimodal Evolution: Advancing from “tools” to “humanization“. For instance, dialect recognition in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) enhances financial inclusion, while dynamic emotional parameters in Text-to-Speech (TTS) foster empathy in medical consultations.
IceKredit’s AaaS roadmap extends beyond finance into intelligent marketing, customer service, and pharmaceuticals. Its AI Agents assist banks with personalized product recommendations and provide 24/7 support for e-commerce platforms to optimize supply chains and reduce costs. Notably, with support from Singapore’s Ministry of Health, IceKredit is applying AI to early Alzheimer’s screening. The company plans to deploy multimodal AI Agents to further enhance the accuracy of medical imaging and diagnostic efficiency.
“AI is fundamentally reshaping global industries, driving efficiency and innovation,” Hoogewerf remarked.
IceKredit has embraced a global-first strategy since its inception. Having spent years deeply rooted in Southeast Asian markets—including Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Cambodia—the company has recently expanded its footprint in the UAE and Mexico. In 2025, IceKredit’s overseas revenue experienced significant growth. The company’s “One Body, Multiple Wings” global layout now spans 14 countries and regions, with Southeast Asia at the core, complemented by rapid expansion in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.
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