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A new study focusing on unicorn founders reveals that most are considered 'underdogs,' with a notable increase in female founders. Key findings include $48.3B raised by 1,257 Black and Latino startups, with California and New York leading in capital raised. Additionally, 40 unicorns collectively raised $22B.
A new study that zeros-in on the founders of so-called unicorns has found most have “underdog” founders (immigrants, POC) who made it to a top 10 university, plus a rising trend of female founders. And most big VCs totally miss unicorns at the seed stage. https://t.co/0yym3HmsHf
Turns out, if you think the top 3 characteristics of a unicorn founder are 1) white, 2) male, 3) ivy league, you would be wrong. The actual characteristics? 1. No “plan B” 2. “A chip on the shoulder” 3. Unlimited self belief
Ever wonder what founders of "unicorn" companies, or startups worth at least a billion dollars, have in common? Well, here's a start: https://t.co/ZFifLw1Xd1
