Start-up valued at a billion dollars (7)

I believe the answer is:

unicorn

(Other definitions for unicorn that I've seen before include "Fabulous beast like horned horse" , "Animal rumoured" , "wonder horse" , "Mythical one-horned creature" , "Imaginary one-horned creature" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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