unicorns

Leadership

What Makes You a Unicorn in Your Industry? Start by Mastering These 4 Pillars

We all want to achieve elusive unicorn status. But how do you attain such a lofty goal among stiff competition, all vying for the same thing?

Starting a Business

Stop Trying to Be the Next Unicorn — and Start Building a Real, Sustainable Business. Here's How.

Many entrepreneurs wait for the perfect idea or billion-dollar potential before starting. This article challenges that mindset and shows how real businesses are built through smart, low-cost execution, strong culture, and practical management.

Finance

How the Innovate Finance Unicorn Council is Powering the Future of Embedded Finance

YouLend's Chief Commercial Officer discusses the impact of joining the Innovate Finance Unicorn Council and how it aligns with their mission to revolutionize embedded finance for small businesses. With a focus on scalable solutions, YouLend is poised to meet growing demand in the global market.

News and Trends

Soonicorns and Unicorns: A Changing VC Landscape

India's startup funding landscape is evolving, with VCs prioritising sustainable growth. Debt is emerging as a strategic tool, and sectors like fintech, quick commerce, and AI are driving the next wave of unicorns.

Entrepreneurs

The End of the Unicorn Dream

As unicorn valuations lose their shine, UK startups face a new reality—one focused on sustainability, profitability, and long-term impact. Is this the end of the billion-dollar dream, or the start of a smarter era for entrepreneurship?

Entrepreneurs

Egypt-Based MNT-Halan's Expansion Into the UAE Marks a New Phase of Growth for the Unicorn

Co-founder Mounir Nakhla says his startup has only just scratched the surface of its potential.

Entrepreneurs

From BrewDog to Unicorns: Bets on British Startups

James Watt, co-founder of BrewDog, has unveiled House of Unicorns, a six-week reality TV series designed to ignite Britain's flagging entrepreneurial spirit.

News and Trends

Razorpay Grants Employees ₹1 lakh ESOPS to Celebrate Decennial

The Bengaluru-based unicorn currently has over 3,000 in its workforce, and said that the ESOP initiatives exceed the value of INR 30 crore.

News and Trends

The Quest for Unicorns

While we are unlikely to witness another year like 2021 in the minting of unicorns in the near term one hopes that a similar environment emerges for exits. For (in keeping with the unicorn theme) surely the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is more important than the unicorn appellation

Business News

The Top 10 Unicorns in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom has always been a hotbed for tech innovation, birthing over 100 tech unicorns over the years.

News and Trends

Ratan Tata: 10 Startups He Invested in that Turned Unicorn

Over the years, Tata had invested in several startups, many of which went on to become unicorns. Let's take a look at some of the unicorns that Tata has invested in.

Growth Strategies

Saudi Unicorns: Rewaa Is On A Mission To Become A Trusted Tech Partner For Retailers In Saudi Arabia And Beyond

"We are committed to developing cutting-edge technologies, delivering exceptional customer support, and fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment that empowers our team to drive success for our clients."

News and Trends

OYO Raises USD 50 Mn from InCred Wealth for Expansion Plans

The raised funds will support OYO's growth, global expansion, and enhanced business plans.

Growth Strategies

Unicorns Vs. Zebras: Rethinking What Counts For Entrepreneurial Success In The MENA Region

Unlike unicorns, which prioritize rapid growth and sky-high valuations, zebras focus on sustainability, profitability, and social impact.

Business News

Want to Start a Billion-Dollar Business? Look to These Two Industries, Which Have the Most Unicorn Growth

During a tough fundraising year overall last year, the value of cybersecurity and AI unicorns saw double-digit growth.