- The term was coined by Aileen Lee, founder of Cowboy Ventures, in 2013. - Unicorns are considered rare and highly successful startups. - The valuation is typically based on investment rounds by venture capitalists.
What is ‘Unicorn Company' often mentioned in Indian news ?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2022 · Topic: Nature of Indian Economy (Openness of Economy and Integration with Global Markets)
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Answer: A. Any privately held startup company with a value of over $ 1 billion
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