BusinessAugust 13, 2026

decacorns

DEK-uh-kornz

Definition

A private start-up company that has achieved a valuation of at least $10 billion.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'deka' (ten) combined with 'unicorn,' a term coined in 2013 for a start-up valued at over $1 billion. It follows the pattern of using mythical creatures to denote increasing levels of business valuation.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the rapid rise of high-value Swedish AI companies like Legora and Lovable. It highlights how these start-ups have quickly reached a scale that attracts major international investment.

Legal AI start-up Legora seeks funds at more than $10bn valuation

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Financial Times

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