Anatomy of a unicorn: Why tech start-ups are staying private
The McKinsey Podcast - A podcast by McKinsey & Company - Thursdays
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Up-and-coming technology companies are no longer racing to list their shares on public markets. A massive increase in late-stage venture capital has enabled many start-ups to reach valuations of more than $1 billion while remaining in private hands.