Funding and ownership
Unicorn
A privately owned startup valued at a billion dollars or more.
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You'll hear it as
They hit unicorn status after the Series C.
Why it matters to you.
A unicorn valuation is on paper. Plenty have later sold for far less, and their staff's options with them.
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