Unicorns, a moniker applied to private startups valued at over $1 billion or more, are supposed to be mythical in nature. 

At best, there are supposed to be so few of them that venture capital firms would be absolutely elated to have a stake in any unicorn out there. (Or even their Canadian narwhal equivalents)

However, the truth is that unicorns are simply not rare or mythical anymore. According to the real-time list that CB Insights hosts, the number is now at 145 unicorns globally. In other words, the once exclusive Unicorn Club is becoming increasingly crowded.

That said, the odd member of the club does find the door.