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Traits of Startup Unicorns in 2024 [Data + Expert Insights]

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Privately owned companies are typically owned by a concentrated number of shareholders, unlike public companies traded on the stock market. The transition from private to public or acquisition status leads to the loss of unicorn classification; for instance, Uber and Dropbox ceased to be unicorns upon their IPOs.