This statistic illustrates the average time to reach a liquidity event (sale or IPO) for unicorn companies in Europe from 2014 to 2016, by business focus. It can be seen that unicorn companies with a consumer focus took on average eight years to reach a liquidity event as of 2016.
Average time to reach a liquidity event* for unicorn companies in Europe from 2014 to 2016, by business focus
(in years)
From source: "We have included: Tech companies only, with a bias towards internet and software (cleantech and biotech have been excluded). Companies falling into the following macro-sectors: eCommerce (e.g. sale of goods or services); Audience (e.g. monetization through ads and lead generation); Software (e.g. license of software); Gaming (including gambling); Fintech; Marketplaces; and Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality (AR/VR). Companies headquartered in Europe, which were founded in 2000 or later. Companies with an equity valuation of $1bn+ in the public or private markets."
*A liquidity event is defined as a sale or IPO (initial public offering).
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GP Bullhound. (June 20, 2016). Average time to reach a liquidity event* for unicorn companies in Europe from 2014 to 2016, by business focus (in years) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/611761/liquidity-timescale-by-business-focus-unicorn-companies-europe/
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GP Bullhound. (2016). Average time to reach a liquidity event* for unicorn companies in Europe from 2014 to 2016, by business focus (in years) . Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/611761/liquidity-timescale-by-business-focus-unicorn-companies-europe/
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GP Bullhound, Average time to reach a liquidity event* for unicorn companies in Europe from 2014 to 2016, by business focus (in years) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/611761/liquidity-timescale-by-business-focus-unicorn-companies-europe/ (last visited December 21, 2024)
Average time to reach a liquidity event* for unicorn companies in Europe from 2014 to 2016, by business focus (in years) [Graph], GP Bullhound, June 20, 2016. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/611761/liquidity-timescale-by-business-focus-unicorn-companies-europe/
