On the Rise: 2019 Set a Record for New Female-Led Unicorns

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In 2019, more female-led start-ups achieved unicorn status than ever before.

A unicorn is a privately held company that’s valued at $1 billion or more. Last year, 21 new female-led companies hit that valuation mark—a 40% increase compared to 2018.

Within the last decade, the number of female-led unicorns has grown steadily.

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On the Rise: 2019 Set a Record for New Female-Led Unicorns

In 2019, more female-led start-ups achieved unicorn status than ever before.

A unicorn is a privately held company that’s valued at $1 billion or more. Last year, 21 new female-led companies hit that valuation mark—a 40% increase compared to 2018.

Within the last decade, the number of female-led unicorns has grown steadily.


First published: November 10, 2020 (link)

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Data source: Crunchbase

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