Private Companies Show Signs of Stress

A rash of startups funded by hedge funds and venture capital funds have announced major layoffs.

John Taggart/Bloomberg

John Taggart/Bloomberg

New woes may be on the horizon for unicorns and other venture capital-backed private companies.

A growing number of companies that had previously secured financing from hedge funds and other high-profile investors are announcing sizable layoffs, suggesting that business may not be as strong as investors had thought when they plunked down their capital.

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