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Unicorn Hunters is a reality television series that debuted in 2021 on Amazon Prime.[1]
| Unicorn Hunters | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Reality |
| Judges | Steve Wozniak Lance Bass Moe Vela Silvina Moschini Alex Konanykhin Scott Livingston Rosa Rios |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 14 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Craig Plestis |
| Original release | |
| Release | May 10, 2021 |
Series overview
editThe series features a group of investors called the “Circle of Money” and groups of entrepreneurs that pitch their businesses to the group in search of investment funds. The viewing audience also has the ability to invest in the same companies as the investors on the show.[2] Season one consisted of six episodes.[3] The Washington Post has described the series as “the only show that can make you rich”.[4]
Circle of Money
editIn the shows first season, the members of the Circle of Money included Steve Wozniak,[5] Lance Bass,[6] Moe Vela, Silvina Moschini,[7] Alex Konanykhin,[8] Scott Livingston, and Rosa Rios.[9]
Production
editThe show was produced by Craig Plestis[9] and premiered on May 10, 2021[10] on Amazon Prime.[11]
Unicorn Hunters also eventually made a home on the online streaming platform Binge Networks.[12][13][14]
Unicoin
editIn 2022, the founders of the company behind the show developed a cryptocurrency called “Unicoin”. The currency was developed for investors to fund new “high growth” companies according to co-founder Silvina Moschini.[15]
Fellow co-founder Konanykhin has also stated that the “coin was backed by venture capital investments in scaleups”. Companies backing unicoin have included the healthcare company Mymee. By May 2022 Unicoin was invested in five different companies, with $25 million unicoins sold. Owners of unicoin have a stake in the cryptocurrency, but not the companies that the Unicorn Hunters themselves have stakes within.[16]
References
edit- ^ Kim Izzo (April 9, 2021). ""The Masked Singer" producer Smart Dog Media preps "Unicorn Hunters"". Real Screen.
- ^ Samantha Murphy Kelly (May 12, 2021). "Reality show 'Unicorn Hunters' is looking for the next $1 billion company". CNN Business.
- ^ Nora Quintanilla (May 10, 2021). ""Unicorn Hunters" a new reality show to democratize access to investment". La Prensa Latina.
- ^ Washington Post Live (2021-11-16) [2021-11-09]. ""Unicorn Hunters" with Silvina Moschini, Moe Vela & Steve Wozniak". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 1330888409.[please check these dates]
- ^ Kia Kokalitcheva (May 12, 2021). "Hollywood's latest take on Silicon Valley: "Unicorn Hunters"". Axios.
- ^ Nora Quintanilla (May 14, 2021). "Unicorn Hunters, un reality que favorece el acceso a inversión". El Pais.
- ^ Olivia de Bortoli (June 15, 2021). "Lance Bass and former senior advisor to Joe Biden Moe Vela star in new reality show 'Unicorn Hunters'". KTLA.
- ^ Weston Blasi (April 13, 2021). "The new TV show 'Unicorn Hunters' will feature Steve Wozniak and allow viewers to invest in pre-IPO companies". Marketwatch.
- ^ a b Haley Bosselman and Ethan Shanfeld (April 6, 2021). "Showtime Releases 'Ziwe' Trailer (TV News Roundup)". Variety.
- ^ Forbes staff (April 15, 2021). "'Unicorn Hunters', the series that will allow anyone to invest in startups". Forbes (in Spanish).
- ^ Entrepreneur staff (May 10, 2021). "This TV Show Featuring Steve Wozniak Can Help You Become a Better Investor". Entrepreneur magazine. Archived from the original on 2021-05-10.
- ^ "The Unicorn Hunters Show Is Back With New Episodes Premiering Now Through The End Of 2022". NFT Cable. 2022-07-28. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ "#Unicorn Hunters". BINGE Networks. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ Articles, KHTS (2022-09-09). "It's Time To Binge On Binge Networks!". Hometown Station | KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
- ^ "Para Silvina Moschini, Presidente de Unicorn Hunters, su superpoder es ser mujer". March 2022.
- ^ "Brave Souls: 'Unicorn' Crypto Project Ties Value to Equity in Emerging Growth Companies". Forbes.