“A unicorn is characterised by superfast growth, fuelled by VC money. They're not profitable but the idea is that the business will reach "scale" first, before concentrating on making money once it's won plenty of market share.”-- Business Insider UK
“Whether it's a “unicorn apocalypse” or unicorns “losing their horns,” an impending financial crisis is an increasingly foregone conclusion in the mainstream media.”--TechCrunch