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The Intelligence: Horn under a bad sign
Feb 27, 2024
Charlize Chitness, a Business correspondent for The Economist, discusses the alarming decline of unicorns in the tech industry, attributing it to economic pressures and a shift towards sustainable growth. Holly Berman, Social media editor at The Economist, provides insights into the return of Parler, touching on its rocky history with political extremism and the changing dynamics of social media platforms. The conversation also highlights the urgent housing crisis in sub-Saharan Africa and innovative solutions to secure affordable housing.
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- Tech unicorns face challenges due to market uncertainties and decreased investor interest.
- Africa's housing crisis requires innovative financing models to address inadequate supply and high construction costs.
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The Vulnerability of Tech Unicorns
Tech unicorns, once thriving in the Silicon Valley environment, are now facing challenges due to rising interest rates, inflation, and market uncertainty. The influx of crossover investors, who previously fueled the unicorn boom, has decreased significantly, leading to a decline in new unicorn creations. With American startup funding nearly halving and existing unicorns struggling to find exits, the era of high valuations and extensive funding for unicorns seems to be coming to an end.
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