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Global Unicorn Companies
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About
This dataset provides a current list of Unicorn Companies across the globe. A unicorn company is defined as a private company or startup with a valuation exceeding $1 billion. As of March 2022, there are 1,000 such companies worldwide. This collection offers insights into each company's valuation, key investors, and other pertinent details, allowing for an exploration of the landscape of these high-growth entities. Notable former unicorns include well-known companies like Airbnb, Facebook, and Google. The dataset also references variants such as 'decacorns' (valued over $10 billion) and 'hectocorns' (valued over $100 billion).
Columns
- Company: The name of the unicorn company. There are 1,035 unique company names.
- Valuation ($B): The valuation of the company in billions of US dollars. $1 billion is the most common valuation represented.
- Date Joined: The specific date the company achieved unicorn status. Dates range from 20th July 2007 to 28th February 2022.
- Country: The country where the unicorn company is headquartered. The United States accounts for 52% of companies, followed by China at 16%, with 46 unique countries represented.
- City: The city where the unicorn company is headquartered. San Francisco is the most frequent city at 14%, followed by New York at 9%, with 256 unique cities listed.
- Industry: The primary industry sector of the company. Fintech is the largest sector at 20%, with Internet software & services at 19%, covering 33 unique industries.
- Select Investors: A list of prominent investors in the company.
- Founded Year: The year the company was established. 2015 is the most common founding year.
- Total Raised: The total amount of funding the company has raised.
- Financial Stage: The current financial stage of the company (e.g., acquired).
- Investors Count: The number of investors involved with the company.
- Deal Terms: Information regarding deal terms, frequently represented by numerical values.
- Portfolio Exits: Indicates if the company has had any portfolio exits.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV data file (
Unicorn_Companies.csv). It has a file size of 152.27 kB and consists of 13 columns with 1,037 valid records or rows.Usage
This dataset is ideal for data visualisation, economics research, and general analysis of the global startup ecosystem. It can be used to:
- Identify trends in unicorn creation and growth.
- Analyse geographic and industry distribution of high-value private companies.
- Examine investment patterns and key investors in the startup world.
- Support academic studies on entrepreneurship, finance, and global markets.
- Explore historical valuations and the journey of companies to unicorn status.
Coverage
The dataset offers a global geographic scope, covering companies from 46 unique countries, with a significant presence in the United States and China. City-level data is also included. The time range for companies joining the unicorn list spans from 20th July 2007 to 28th February 2022. The data reflects the status of unicorn companies as of March 2022. It focuses exclusively on companies meeting the $1 billion valuation threshold. The dataset is not expected to be updated frequently.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for a wide range of users, from beginners in data analysis to experienced researchers and data scientists. It's particularly useful for:
- Students undertaking projects on business, finance, or global economics.
- Analysts interested in market trends, competitive intelligence, or investment opportunities in the private sector.
- Entrepreneurs looking to understand the journey of successful startups.
- Data visualisers seeking rich data for informative charts and dashboards.
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Original Data Source: Global Unicorn Companies
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