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A 'unicorn' is a privately owned company valued at US$1 billion or more. | |||
Examples include Uber (on-demand taxicab and delivery services) and Airbnb (e-commerce / marketplace). | |||
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The term 'unicorn' is also used more narrowly to refer to early stage technology companies with valuations of US$1 billion or more, also known as 'tech unicorns'. | |||
:'' | <span style="color:#4B0082">'''''Spotify raises $1bn'''''</span> | ||
:"Swedish music streaming company Spotify attracted plaudits from the judges for its approach to managing growth. | |||
:During the first half of 2016 [Spotify] closed one of the largest convertibles ever for a tech unicorn, securing a $1bn financing, to support Spotify's growth programme." | |||
:''The Treasurer magazine, February 2017 p32 - Deals of the Year.'' | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[ | * [[Black swan]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Convertible bonds]] | ||
* [[ | * [[e-commerce]] | ||
* [[Gig economy]] | |||
* [[Private equity]] | |||
* [[Tech unicorn]] | |||
* [[Venture capital]] | |||
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[[Category:The_business_context]] | [[Category:The_business_context]] | ||
Revision as of 21:20, 3 September 2018
1.
A 'unicorn' is a privately owned company valued at US$1 billion or more.
Examples include Uber (on-demand taxicab and delivery services) and Airbnb (e-commerce / marketplace).
2.
The term 'unicorn' is also used more narrowly to refer to early stage technology companies with valuations of US$1 billion or more, also known as 'tech unicorns'.
Spotify raises $1bn
- "Swedish music streaming company Spotify attracted plaudits from the judges for its approach to managing growth.
- During the first half of 2016 [Spotify] closed one of the largest convertibles ever for a tech unicorn, securing a $1bn financing, to support Spotify's growth programme."
- The Treasurer magazine, February 2017 p32 - Deals of the Year.