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Unicorns see big expansion scope abroad
1 2021-06-29 09:33:08China Daily
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Survey: Chinese startups, undaunted by challenges, sewing up growth plans
More and more expansion-minded Chinese unicorns, or startups valued at $1 billion or more, are eyeing overseas markets despite growing challenges, according to a new report from Accenture, a global professional services firm.
Eighty-two percent of 87 Chinese unicorns surveyed by Accenture said they plan to enter overseas markets within 24 months.
And 45 percent regarded overseas expansion as very important for their growth, Accenture said.
More and more expansion-minded Chinese unicorns, or startups valued at $1 billion or more, are eyeing overseas markets despite growing challenges, according to a new report from Accenture, a global professional services firm.
Eighty-two percent of 87 Chinese unicorns surveyed by Accenture said they plan to enter overseas markets within 24 months.
Jenny Li, head of Accenture operations in Asia-Pacific, Africa, the Middle East and Turkey, said Chinese unicorns are reaping many growth opportunities by going overseas. Many of them have already developed good businesses in Southeast Asia, Europe and other regions.
According to Li, unicorns have to figure out how to build effective overseas management teams. It is usually best for such teams to have both people from the Chinese headquarters and local talent.
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