- For other uses, see: Unicorn (disambiguation).
- Not to be confused with: Unicron.
The term "Unicorn" means:
- A startup company with a value of over $1,000,000,000.
- Something unusual, rare, or unique.
The term was coined in 2013 by venture capitalist Aileen Lee, choosing the mythical animal to represent the statistical rarity of such successful ventures. Airbnb is one such firm.
- Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbnb, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/eci.13072, https://theconversation.com/its-hard-to-hate-a-unicorn-until-it-gores-you-54335, https://www.britannica.com/topic/unicorn, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unicorn, https://www.investopedia.com/terms/u/unicorn.asp, https://www.divestopedia.com/definition/5114/unicorn, https://unicornn-llc.com/ andhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/unicorn.