Tag: hectocorn
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The Year of the Hectocorn: Which $100bn Tech IPOs Could Float in 2026
What is a hectocorn? The term “hectocorn” is gaining traction as a playful label for tech companies valued at or above $100 billion. Building on the familiar “unicorn” idea, hectocorns represent a rare tier of market capitalization that promises to reshape industry landscapes and investor expectations. As more startups mature into large, diversified platforms with…
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Hectocorns on the Horizon: The $100bn Tech IPO Boom Expected in 2026
What is a hectocorn and why 2026 matters The term “hectocorn” is the next frontier in startup shorthand. If unicorns were the symbol of a company valued above $1 billion, hectocorns denote a cohort of tech firms anticipated to float with valuations exceeding $100 billion. As markets evolve, corporate giants in data, software, biotechnology, and…
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The Year of the Hectocorn: Which $100bn Tech Firms Could Float in 2026
What is a hectocorn—and why 2026 could be its defining year The startup world loves terms that spark the imagination. After the era of unicorns (valuations over $1bn) came the era of hectocorns: private companies tipped to exceed the $100bn valuation mark and potentially float in the stock market. If the chatter proves accurate, 2026…