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(IFS).  
A 'unicorn' is a privately owned company valued at US$1 billion or more.


The IFS was established in 1969 with the principal aim of better informing public debate on economics in order to promote the development of effective fiscal policy.  
Examples include Uber (on-demand taxicab and delivery services) and Airbnb (e-commerce / marketplace).


Its research remit covers subjects from personal tax and benefits to education policy, from labour supply to corporate taxation.


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The IFS receives funding from a range of sources, including the Economic and Social Research Council, UK Government departments, foundations, the European Research Council, international organisations, companies and other non-profit organisations.
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 ==
* [[Budget]]
* [[Black swan]]
* [[Fiscal]]
* [[Convertible bonds]]
* [[Office for Budget Responsibility]]
* [[e-commerce]]
* [[Office for National Statistics]]
* [[Gig economy]]
* [[Private equity]]
* [[Tech unicorn]]
* [[Venture capital]]


[[Category:The_business_context]]
[[Category:The_business_context]]
[[Category:Financial_products_and_markets]]

Revision as of 21:20, 3 September 2018

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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).


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.


See also

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