Unicorns: The private capital take

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As the number of unicorns tracked by Preqin nears an important milestone, a deeper story is taking shape. Unicorns: The Private Capital Take draws on two decades of data to illuminate how nearly 2,000 venture‑backed companies reached a $1bn valuation — and what their paths reveal about today’s tougher market environment.

From the era of effortless unicorn creation to the post‑ZIRP reality, the report charts shifting sands across VC fundraising, deals, exits, and valuations.

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  • Money raised and time taken to achieve unicorn status by region

  • Number of unicorn exits by type from 2005 – H1 2025

  • Number of down, flat, and up rounds across unicorns vs. all VC-backed companies globally

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