Are we finding or are we creating the next unicorn?
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Scaleup Dilemma: cashflow vs. growth Are we finding or are we creating the next unicorn (1 billion dollar startup)? A slight difference as it seems but there might be more to it. Unicorn Business or Monkey Business Our daily news is dominated by startups and scaleups growing exponentially fueled by funding rounds from venture capital and private equity investors. Once an obscure domain of starting companies with vague dreams and idealism driven hope, nowadays a mature asset class with high stakes for those involved. Although many startups fail to reach the next stage and are part of the more than 90% that never will become a scaleup, some of them grow exponentially faster when compared to a traditional company. These scaleups need to professionalize quickly and keep the pace with market demand and an aggressive competitor landscape.
Are we finding or are we creating the next unicorn?
Are we finding or are we creating the next…
Are we finding or are we creating the next unicorn?
Scaleup Dilemma: cashflow vs. growth Are we finding or are we creating the next unicorn (1 billion dollar startup)? A slight difference as it seems but there might be more to it. Unicorn Business or Monkey Business Our daily news is dominated by startups and scaleups growing exponentially fueled by funding rounds from venture capital and private equity investors. Once an obscure domain of starting companies with vague dreams and idealism driven hope, nowadays a mature asset class with high stakes for those involved. Although many startups fail to reach the next stage and are part of the more than 90% that never will become a scaleup, some of them grow exponentially faster when compared to a traditional company. These scaleups need to professionalize quickly and keep the pace with market demand and an aggressive competitor landscape.