unicorns

Airbnb’s Valuation Spike, And IPO Chatter Redux
Airbnb’s Valuation Spike, And IPO Chatter Redux
August 11, 2016  |  Payment Methods

In unicorn land, one of the biggest beasts just got a lot bigger. That would be Airbnb, of course, which in its latest capital raise...

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Unicorns Drowse Through Summer
Unicorns Drowse Through Summer
July 28, 2016  |  Payment Methods

No merger among India's marquee unicorns seems forthcoming, but there has been a murmur of a down round and a few regulatory wrinkles, too.

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Treading Lightly Among the Unicorns
Treading Lightly Among the Unicorns
July 01, 2016  |  Payment Methods

A few IPOs may or may not be coming into play. Big firms may or may not be looking to buy unicorns. As summer sluggishness...

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Europe A New Stomping Ground For Unicorns?
Europe A New Stomping Ground For Unicorns?
June 23, 2016  |  Europe

For the magical land of (sustainable) unicorns look to … the continent? The storied $1 billion valuation club, home to tech startups and other young...

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Wings And Lots Of Prayers
Wings And Lots Of Prayers
May 26, 2016  |  Payment Methods

The frozen tech IPO market has been a subject that frequents the news, in tandem with what might be an open-ended question: When will things thaw...

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All Quiet On The Unicorn Front
All Quiet On The Unicorn Front
May 19, 2016  |  Payment Methods

No new unicorns, no downrounds, but some hints of turbulence on the regulatory front. Plus, Donald Trump weighs in on the tech bubble.

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Watching The Unicorns, With An Eye On Gravity
Watching The Unicorns, With An Eye On Gravity
May 05, 2016  |  Innovation

Our inaugural issue of the Unicorn Watch discusses a few trends to bear in mind as valuations, down rounds and IPOs materialize (or don’t).

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Amid Regulatory Scrutiny of Unicorns, Caveat Emptor
Amid Regulatory Scrutiny of Unicorns, Caveat Emptor
April 04, 2016  |  Payment Methods

When the Feds come knocking and want to look under the proverbial hood, the unicorns may crash to earth.

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Longing For The Good Old (Bubble) Days?
Longing For The Good Old (Bubble) Days?
March 10, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Investors everywhere are in the midst of some pretty heavy headwinds, both public and private. In FinTech and payments, it’s particularly tricky. Here’s a look...

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