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Global Tech Unicorns Dataset
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About
This dataset provides a detailed overview of global unicorn startup companies, which are privately held startups with a current valuation of US$1 billion or more. It offers insights into their distribution across various technology centres worldwide, highlighting their concentration in developed and developing regions. The data, current as of October 2022, serves as a valuable resource for understanding the landscape of high-growth, high-value private companies on a global scale.
Columns
- Index Number: An identifier for each record in the dataset, ranging from 0 to 657.
- Company: The name of the unicorn startup company. This column contains 657 unique company names.
- Valuation(US$ billions): The valuation of the company in US billions. The most common valuation indicated is "1+", with a variety of other valuations present.
- Valuation date: The specific date on which the company's valuation was recorded. August 2022 is the most frequently occurring valuation date.
- Industry: The primary industry sector in which the unicorn company operates. Financial technology is the most common industry listed, though approximately 10% of entries are missing.
- Country/countries: The country or countries where the unicorn company is based. The United States is the most common country, followed by China.
- Founder(s): The name(s) of the founder(s) of the company. A significant portion of this data, about 79%, is not available.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in CSV format and is available as "List of Unicorn Startup Companies.csv" with a file size of 40.7 kB. It contains 658 records for most columns, such as Company, Valuation(US$ billions), Valuation date, and Country/countries. Other columns like Industry and Founder(s) have fewer valid entries due to missing data.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for a range of applications, including:
- Data Analytics: Conducting statistical analysis on global startup trends, valuation dynamics, and industry distribution.
- Data Visualization: Creating visual representations of unicorn company growth, geographic spread, and sectoral concentration.
- Economic Research: Studying the economic impact and patterns of high-growth private companies across different nations.
- Business Strategy: Identifying emerging markets, key industries, and successful business models in the startup ecosystem.
Coverage
The dataset covers unicorn startups from numerous countries throughout the world, with a notable concentration in regions such as the US, China, India, and the UK, among dozens of others. The time range for valuations primarily centres around August 2022, with the dataset reflecting information as of October 7, 2022. It focuses specifically on privately held startup companies valued at US$1 billion or more.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for:
- Business Analysts: For market research and competitive analysis in the startup landscape.
- Financial Professionals: For investment research and tracking high-potential private companies.
- Academics and Researchers: For studies in economics, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
- Policymakers: For understanding economic development and technological progress across countries.
- Students: For educational projects and learning about global business ecosystems.
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Original Data Source: Global Tech Unicorns Dataset
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