Essays about: "Early Stage Investment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 55 essays containing the words Early Stage Investment.

1. 1. Venturing Through Economic Disruptions An In-Depth Analysis of Early-Stage Venture Capital in Sweden and Strategic Guidelines for Startup Success in Economic Challenging Times

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Astrid Lundgren; Felicia Muukka; Frida Sandgren; [2024-03-07]
   Keywords : Early-stage venture capital; entrepreneurship; investment decisions; economic disruption; startups;

   Abstract : This thesis thoroughly investigates the impact of economic disruptions from 2019 to 2023 on early-stage venture capital in Sweden. It focuses on shifts in investment decisions during financial disruptions, aiming to clarify how economic fluctuations influences investors' decision-making. READ MORE

3. 2. VC Investment Decisions: Hunches, Metrics, or Coin Flips?

   University essay from

   Author : Xia Hallding; August Källström; [2023-06-30]
   Keywords : Venture Capital; investment decisions; metrics;

   Abstract : Venture capitalists (VCs) face a complex decision-making process when selecting startups to invest in. This qualitative single case study aims to highlight the factors VCs take into account and how their decisions vary depending on the investment area and startup stage, where previous research has yielded conflicting conclusions. READ MORE

4. 3. Analysis of setups and investment processes within university affiliated venture capitals : A descriptive multi-case study

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Andreas Schuler; Hannes Rannversson; [2023]
   Keywords : Venture Capital; University-affiliated venture capital; Investments;

   Abstract : With the increasing importance of the third mission of universities, namely the commercialisation of science and research, universities have established various mechanisms such as technology transfer offices, business incubators and more. Since many investors tend not to invest in university spin-offs and start-ups due to the risk associated with their early stage, universities have established their own investment units, referred to as university-affiliated venture capital, to provide funding for university spin-offs and start-ups. READ MORE

5. 4. INTEREST RATES AND VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS: Early evidence of the heterogeneous effects of rising interest rates across funding stages

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Eric Persson; Johan Skantz; [2023]
   Keywords : Venture Capital Investments; VC; Monetary Policy; Interest Rates;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the impact of rising central bank interest rates on European venture capital investment activity between 2016 and the first quarter of 2023. Using a comprehensive dataset of 32,832 funding rounds across different funding stages, we run a set of regressions to study the relationship between interest rates and VC investments measured by total invested amounts, number of rounds, and average round size. READ MORE

6. 5. How Venture Capital Could Use Large Language Models to Screen Sustainability Impact Startups

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

   Author : Måns Vilhelm Tivenius; Karl-Gustav Elf; [2023]
   Keywords : Large Language Models; Venture Capital; Impact Investing; Prompt Engineering; GPT-4; ChatGPT; Impact; Sustainability; Artificial Intelligence; Startup success; Impact startup; Impact measurement; Screening; AI for good; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This study investigates the potential of large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, to aid venture capitalists in the screening of startups that maximize sustainability impact. To determine the scope that maximizes impact for venture capitalists' and to identify effective screening criteria, the study utilized theoretical research and interviews. READ MORE