unicorn

Unicorns Squeezed Between Capital Crunch and Blocked Exits
Capital Markets

Unicorns Squeezed Between Capital Crunch and Blocked Exits

Some unicorns may have to risk raising a flat or down round or explore debt options due to a lack of exit choices, says PitchBook.
By Vincent Ryan | May 15, 2023
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A ‘Glut’ of High-Growth Companies Is Driving An IPO Market Reset
M&A

A ‘Glut’ of High-Growth Companies Is Driving An IPO Market Reset

The question of going public has turned from "if?" to "when?" to "how soon?" with no signs of slowing.
By Vincent Ryan | October 13, 2021
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Ex-HeadSpin CEO Charged With Lying to Investors
Risk & Compliance

Ex-HeadSpin CEO Charged With Lying to Investors

The SEC says Manish Lachwani inflated the value of deals with customers to achieve high valuations for the mobile app testing startup.
By Matthew Heller | August 26, 2021
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Peloton Plunges in Another Tough Unicorn Debut
IPOs

Peloton Plunges in Another Tough Unicorn Debut

″Investors are taking recent losses in IPOs — and investors are fleeing for safety in larger caps and Treasurys,” a market expert says.
By Matthew Heller | September 26, 2019
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CrowdStrike IPO Filing Touts Security Software
Technology

CrowdStrike IPO Filing Touts Security Software

“We believe we are defining a new category called the Security Cloud," the company says in its prospectus.
By Matthew Heller | May 15, 2019
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Twilio’s Splashy Debut Fuels Hopes of IPO Revival
The Cloud

Twilio’s Splashy Debut Fuels Hopes of IPO Revival

The cloud computing company's shares soared 90% on their first day of trading, giving it a market cap that is more than double its private valuation.
By Matthew Heller | June 24, 2016
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