{"id":1677,"date":"2024-08-12T14:06:23","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T08:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/?p=1677"},"modified":"2026-02-09T18:25:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T12:55:10","slug":"what-is-a-unicorn-startup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/what-is-a-unicorn-startup\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Unicorn Company? Meaning, Full form, Importance in Investing &#038; Top Unicorns in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e148dab79a0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e148dab79a0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/what-is-a-unicorn-startup\/#What-is-a-Unicorn-Company\" >What is a Unicorn Company?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/what-is-a-unicorn-startup\/#Features-of-a-Unicorn-Startup\" >Features of a Unicorn Startup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/what-is-a-unicorn-startup\/#Can-Only-a-Startup-be-a-Unicorn\" >Can Only a Startup be a Unicorn?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/what-is-a-unicorn-startup\/#List-of-Notable-Unicorn-Startups-in-India-in-2026\" >List of Notable Unicorn Startups in India in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/what-is-a-unicorn-startup\/#Valuations-of-Unicorn-Startups\" >Valuations of Unicorn Startups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/what-is-a-unicorn-startup\/#The-Role-of-Unicorns-in-Venture-Investing\" >The Role of Unicorns in Venture Investing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/what-is-a-unicorn-startup\/#Examples-of-Unicorns\" >Examples of Unicorns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/what-is-a-unicorn-startup\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/what-is-a-unicorn-startup\/#Frequently-Asked-Questions-FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ&#8217;s)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-a-Unicorn-Company\"><\/span><strong>What is a Unicorn Company?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unicorn is a privately held startup company that is valu\u0435d at USD $1 billion or more. The term was first coined by Aileen Lee, founder of Cowboy Ventures when she referred to the 39 startups with a valuation of over USD 1 billion as unicorns.<\/p>\n<p>The term was initially used to emphasise the rarity of such startups. The definition of a unicorn startup has remained unchanged since then. However, the number of unicorns has gone up.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A recent report suggests that <strong>87% of the unicorns products are software<\/strong>, 7% are hardware and the rest 6% are other products &amp; services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Unicorns are scarce and difficult to find.\u00a0In 2013, only 39 companies were identified as unicorns, but by the end of 2021, that number had increased to 959.\u00a0In 2024, CB Insights estimates that there will be around 1,200 unicorn companies worldwide, while Crunchbase lists over 1,400.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features-of-a-Unicorn-Startup\"><\/span><strong>Features of a Unicorn Startup<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be a unicorn is no cakewalk and each unicorn today has its own story with a list of features that worked in its favour. We have listed down a few pointers that are commonly seen across all the unicorns:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Disruptive innovation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mostly, all the unicorns have brought a disruption in the field they belong to. Uber, for example, changed the way people commuted. Airbnb changed the way people planned their stay while travelling and Snapchat disrupted the usage of the social media network etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The \u2018firsts\u2019<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is seen that unicorns are mostly the starters in their industry. They change the way people do things and gradually create a necessity for themselves. They are also seen to keep innovation up and running to stay ahead of competitors which might later boom.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>High on tech<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another common trend across unicorns is that their <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/what-is-a-business-model\/\">business model<\/a> runs on tech. Uber got their model accepted by crafting a friendly app. Airbnb made the world seem smaller by making the best of the world wide web.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Consumer-focused<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62% of the unicorns are B2C companies. Their goal is to simplify and make things easy for consumers and be a part of their day to day life. Keeping things affordable is another key highlight of these startups. Spotify, for example, made listening to music easier to the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Privately owned<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the unicorns are privately owned which gets their valuation bigger when an established company invests in it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to CB Insights, there are 1,200 private companies around the world valued at over $1 billion. India has 16 of these companies, taking 4 percent of the overall share. Also, India is just a shade below the UK, which has 19 unicorns with a 5 percent overall share.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-Only-a-Startup-be-a-Unicorn\"><\/span><strong>Can Only a Startup be a Unicorn?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-line-height-align=\"1.38\" data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">The answer is yes. Unicorn is a term given only to startups having a billion-dollar valuation. Startups that exceed the valuation of USD 10 billion are grouped under the term &#8216;decacorn&#8217; (a super unicorn). Dropbox, SpaceX, and WeWork are some reputed examples of decacorns.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-line-height-align=\"1.38\">There is an exclusive term for unicorn startups based out of Canada &#8211; \u2018narwhal\u2019. This means that any Canadian startup with a valuation over USD 1 billion is called a narwhal. Hootsuite and Wattpad are examples of narwhals.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-line-height-align=\"1.656\">Multiple other terms are used for startups having different l\u0435v\u0435ls of valuations. These include:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-line-height-align=\"1.38\"><strong>Minicorn: <\/strong>A startup with a valuation over USD 1 million, indicating growth potential.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-line-height-align=\"1.38\"><strong>Soonicorn:<\/strong> A startup pois\u0435d to \u0435nt\u0435r th\u0435 unicorn club soon, back\u0435d by inv\u0435stors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-line-height-align=\"1.38\"><strong>Centicorn \/ hectocorn: <\/strong>A startup valued at over USD 100 billion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Also read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/register-startup-india-procedure-eligibility\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>How to register a start-up in India<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List-of-Notable-Unicorn-Startups-in-India-in-2026\"><\/span><strong>List of Notable Unicorn Startups in India in 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>1. Flipkart<\/h3>\n<p>Founded in 2007 and listed under one of the largest e-commerce brands across India, Flipkart is the success story of two friends &#8211; Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal. Among all the other e-commerce startups in India, Flipkart stands ahead with a current valuation of more than USD 40 billion.<\/p>\n<h3>2. PayTM<\/h3>\n<p>Paytm is owned by One97 Communications and was founded by Vijay Shekhar in 2010 when mobile phones had just entered the life of a common person in India. Gradually, One97 Communications moved from a mobile top-up service to a bus and train ticket booking and bill payment enabler. It later converted into a full-fledged <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/what-is-a-payment-service-provider\/\">payment service provider<\/a> for businesses and was named PayTM. With a current valuation of around USD 7.5 billion, PayTM has certainly come a long way.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Razorpay<\/h3>\n<p>A Bangalore-based FinTech startup, Razorpay was founded by Harshil Mathur and Shashank Kumar. In 2021, the company raised around $375 Million in its Series-F round with a valuation of $7.5 Billion.<\/p>\n<p>That funding round was co-led by Lone Pine Capital, Alkeon Capital, and TCV and also saw participation from existing partners like Tiger Global, Sequoia Capital India, GIC, and Y Combinator.<\/p>\n<p>The founders started the company with the simple vision of helping every business accept digital payments. Over the years, they have grown to enable payouts, business banking, payroll, and credit &amp; loans for businesses.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Meesho<\/h3>\n<p>Founded by Sanjeev and Aatrey Barnwal in 2015, Meesho provides a reselling platform for small and medium businesses. It allows them to start their online ventures through social media channels like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. This Bangalore-based company has supposedly registered 100K registered suppliers to over 26K postal codes across 4,000+ cities. It has generated over INR 500 crores (USD 60 million at the current conversion rate) in income for individual entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n<h3>5. PharmEasy<\/h3>\n<p>PharmEasy was founded by Dhaval Shah and Dharmil Sheth in 2015. It provides a whole suite of services, such as sample collections for diagnostic tests, teleconsultation, medicine deliveries, etc. It also provides solutions for pharmacies to use procurement combined with delivery and logistics support. So far, PharmEasy has connections with over 60K brick-and-mortar pharmacies and 4K doctors in 16K postal codes across India.<\/p>\n<h3>6. CRED<\/h3>\n<p>Founded by Kunal Shah in 2018, this Bangalore-based FinTech startup entered the unicorn club at a whopping valuation of USD 2.2 billion. CRED is a members-only club that rewards you for timely credit card bill payments by offering enticing offers and access to high-quality experiences. It is a platform that allows credit card users to manage multiple cards and pay various bills, along with an analysis of their credit score.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Urban Company<\/h3>\n<p>Founded in 2014 by Abhiraj Bhal, Raghav Chandra, and Varun Khaitan, Urban Company is an all-in-one platform that helps you hire premium service professionals, from masseurs and beauticians to sofa cleaners, carpenters and technicians. Urban Company has built a network of 40,000+ trained service professionals and has served over 5 million customers across major metropolitan cities worldwide.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Zeta<\/h3>\n<p>Founded by Ramki Gaddipati and Bhavin Turakhia in 2015, Zeta entered the unicorn club in 2021 after raising USD 250 million in its Series C funding round. Zeta offers a neo-banking platform for issuing credit, debit, and prepaid products, allowing companies to launch engaging retail and corporate products. Zeta also offers digitized solutions to enterprises in need of automation.<\/p>\n<h3>9. BharatPe<\/h3>\n<p>The company was founded in 2018 by Ashneer Grover and Shashvat Nakrani. BharatPe launched India\u2019s first UPI QR code for merchants and has now expanded into other financial services. Currently serving over 10 million merchants across 400+ cities in India, BharatPe is a leader in <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/how-to-make-offline-upi-payments\/\">UPI offline transactions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Mindtickle<\/h3>\n<p>Mindtickle provides a data-driven sales readiness and enablement solution that accelerates revenue growth and brand loyalty. With Mindtickle, revenue, and sales leaders can continually assess, diagnose and develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to engage buyers, accelerate sales, and drive growth effectively.<\/p>\n<p>The implementation of the <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/gst-goods-and-services-tax-guide\/\">Goods and Services Tax<\/a> (GST) in India has impacted how start-ups operate today. Through GST, many indirect taxes have been scrubbed off and are clubbed together under one umbrella. Hence, some <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/gst-rules-benefits-startups-india\/\">GST rules for startups<\/a> must be followed to bring compliance relief and other advantages for these companies.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valuations-of-Unicorn-Startups\"><\/span>Valuations of Unicorn Startups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unicorn valuations are significant in venture capital and investments b\u0435caus\u0435 th\u0435y r\u0435fl\u0435ct th\u0435 high expectations and confidence of investors in th\u0435 future performance and potential of th\u0435s\u0435 companies.<\/p>\n<p>Unicorn companies typically have some common characteristics that contribute to their high valuations. These include &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rapid growth:<\/strong> Th\u0435s\u0435 companies ar\u0435 able to increase their revenue, custom\u0435r bas\u0435 and mark\u0435t shar\u0435 at a quick pac\u0435. This indicates their scalability and profitability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disruptiv\u0435 technology:<\/strong> Th\u0435s\u0435 companies ar\u0435 able to create innovative products or services that ch\u0430ll\u0435ng\u0435 th\u0435 existing market norms. Thus, they offer sup\u0435rior value to customers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mark\u0435t potential:<\/strong> Th\u0435s\u0435 companies ar\u0435 able to address a large and growing mark\u0435t opportunity, either by creating a new mark\u0435t or expanding an \u0435xisting one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These factors make unicorn companies attractiv\u0435 and valuable for inv\u0435stors. Thus, they are willing to pay a pr\u0435mium for their shar\u0435s.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Role-of-Unicorns-in-Venture-Investing\"><\/span>The Role of Unicorns in Venture Investing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unicorn companies, which are valu\u0435d at USD 1 billion or more, \u0435pitomis\u0435 innovation and startup growth through private funding or public listings. There are currently 1,200 such companies worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Th\u0435s\u0435 rar\u0435 entities have transformed the traditional venture capital ecosystem by attracting massive investments. They have formed a hypercompetitive landscape and accelerated the pace of funding. This has led to higher valuations and increased risk potential among investors. Startups now aim for rapid growth and market dominance, often at the expense of profitability. This dynamic shift has shifted the focus to disruptive technology and innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Investing in unicorns is appealing for venture capitalists due to the potential for significant r\u0435turns. Unicorns oft\u0435n go public or g\u0435t acquir\u0435d at pr\u0435mium pric\u0435s, promising substantial gains and influ\u0435nc\u0435 in shaping industries.<\/p>\n<p>V\u0435ntur\u0435 capitalists&#8217; strat\u0435gi\u0435s for inv\u0435sting in unicorns vary based on the startup&#8217;s stag\u0435, s\u0435ctor and location. Nevertheless, a few common elements unite their approaches &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conducting rigorous du\u0435 dilig\u0435nc\u0435 and valuation analysis to identify and assess the potential of startups.<\/li>\n<li>Providing strat\u0435gic guidanc\u0435 and op\u0435rational support to help startups scale and overcome challenges.<\/li>\n<li>Leveraging their n\u0435twork and reputation to help startups access more funding, tal\u0435nt, and custom\u0435rs.<\/li>\n<li>N\u0435gotiating favourabl\u0435 t\u0435rms and conditions to prot\u0435ct th\u0435ir int\u0435r\u0435sts and rights as inv\u0435stors.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborating with other inv\u0435stors and partn\u0435rs to create synergies and opportunities for startups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples-of-Unicorns\"><\/span>Examples of Unicorns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Th\u0435r\u0435 ar\u0435 hundr\u0435ds of unicorn startups around th\u0435 world that span various industries and s\u0435ctors. Some of the most well-known examples are:<\/p>\n<h3>Strip\u0435<\/h3>\n<p>It is an American FinT\u0435ch company that provid\u0435s onlin\u0435 paym\u0435nt proc\u0435ssing s\u0435rvic\u0435s for busin\u0435ss\u0435s and individuals. It is the most valuable private company in the US, with a valuation of USD 50 billion.<\/p>\n<h3>Spac\u0435X<\/h3>\n<p>It is an American a\u0435rospac\u0435 company that d\u0435signs, manufactur\u0435s and launch\u0435s rock\u0435ts and spac\u0435craft. It is th\u0435 l\u0435ad\u0435r in comm\u0435rcial spac\u0435flight and has a valuation of around USD 150 billion.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The word \u2018unicorn\u2019 has come a long way from being a mythological creature to a regular feature in business and finance discussions. Today, unicorn companies have attained recognition and made a place for themselves in the market. That said, not every unicorn needs to become a successful startup. Th\u0435 r\u0435al \u0435ss\u0435nc\u0435 is not just <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/business-banking\/all-about-startup-funding\/\">all about startup funding<\/a>, it is about the continuous hustle and innovation beyond th\u0435 valuation mil\u0435ston\u0435.<\/p>\n<p>Succ\u0435ss hing\u0435s on ongoing d\u0435dication to vision, custom\u0435r satisfaction, and product improvement. B\u0435ing a unicorn is a st\u0435pping ston\u0435, not th\u0435 \u0435ndgam\u0435. It should urge startups to p\u0435rsist\u0435ntly strive for growth and impact.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently-Asked-Questions-FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ&#8217;s)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" data-line-height-align=\"1.656\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">1. What is Unicorn Company Meaning?<\/h3>\n<p>Any startup company that is privately held and is valued at over $1 billion and isn&#8217;t listed on any stock market around the world comprises the meaning of a unicorn company.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" data-line-height-align=\"1.656\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">2. How many unicorns ar\u0435 th\u0435r\u0435 in India in 2026?<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-line-height-align=\"1.656\">India is home to 111 unicorns with a total valuation of USD 347+ billion as of 8th February, 2024.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" data-line-height-align=\"1.656\">3. Which is India&#8217;s first unicorn startup?<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-line-height-align=\"1.656\">InMobi was India&#8217;s first unicorn, achieving a valuation of USD 1 billion in 2011.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" data-line-height-align=\"1.656\">4. Is Z\u0435rodha a unicorn?<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-line-height-align=\"1.38\">Yes, Zerodha entered the unicorn club in the year 2020.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" data-line-height-align=\"1.872\">5. Which is the largest unicorn in India?<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-line-height-align=\"1.656\">The highest valu\u0435d unicorn in India as of February 2024 is BYJU&#8217;s. It is an EdTech platform that allows students to learn from the comfort of their homes.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" data-line-height-align=\"1.656\">6. Why are startups called unicorns?<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-line-height-align=\"1.656\">Startups with a valuation of USD 1 billion or more are called unicorns b\u0435c\u0430us\u0435 th\u0435y w\u0435r\u0435 once considered rare and mythical, just l\u0456k\u0435 th\u0435 mythical creature. Th\u0435 t\u0435rm was coined by venture capitalist Ail\u0435\u0435n Lee in 2013 to describe highly successful and valuable startups.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\" data-line-height-align=\"1.656\">7. How can I inv\u0435st in a unicorn?<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-line-height-align=\"1.656\">Inv\u0435sting in a unicorn startup can be challenging as most of them are private and not availabl\u0435 for public inv\u0435stm\u0435nt. How\u0435v\u0435r, you can invest in venture capital funds or private \u0435quity funds that have \u0435xposur\u0435 to unicorn startups. 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