Essays about: "Governmental VC"

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1. 1. Selection Criteria In Governmental and Private Venture Capital - A comparison

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Nils Evheden; Joel Gardestrand; Philip Gerber; [2023-02-27]
   Keywords : Decision criteria; Pre-investment; Venture capital; Swedish venture capital; Private venture capital; Governmental venture capital; and Comparison venture capital.;

   Abstract : Companies have, during recent years, increased the amount of venture capital (VC) that they invest in smaller start-ups. Today, private venture capitalists (PVC) and governmental venture capitalists (GVC) have sensed the value of such investments. The available literature comparing the decision criteria between GVCs and PVCs is scarce. READ MORE

3. 2. Venture Capital flows to fintech innovators in Africa: How governmental policy and actions affect the ecosystem and capital sources

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Giove Lee; Franklin Amabo; [2021-07-06]
   Keywords : Venture Capital; Fintech; Africa; Sub-Saharan Africa; Strategy; Fintech Entrepreneurship; Startup Capital; Funding; Investment; Policy; Economic Development;

   Abstract : This master’s thesis explores aspects of the current state of fintech and venture capital within Africa as an emerging market, bringing to light the policies and actions of the different governments that contribute to stimulate the market. The study looks at policies and actions that directly relate to fintech and those that relate to venture capital and brings out the connection between both. READ MORE

4. 3. Does Governmental Venture Capital Spur Innovation? : A comparison with private venture capital in Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Dennis Astorsdotter; Yunxin Chang; [2021]
   Keywords : Innovation; Patent; Design; Trademark; Venture capital; Private venture capital; Governmental venture capital; Mixed venture capital; Comparison;

   Abstract : Governments have increased their commitment to spur innovation by increasing the amount of venture capital (VC) flowing to the venture capital market over the last decades. Still, research shows that governmental venture capital (GVC) has no impact on innovation. READ MORE

5. 4. Early Stage Venture Capital in Emerging Markets : Case study Kenya

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : William Jilltoft; Emil Westman; [2016]
   Keywords : Venture Capital; Emerging Markets; Equity Gap; Riskkapital; Tillväxtmarknader; Finansieringsgap;

   Abstract : This study investigates which mechanisms that needs to be improved in order to facilitate more early stage venture capital (VC) investments on emerging markets. For this purpose a qualitative case study of the VC scene in Nairobi, Kenya was performed. READ MORE

6. 5. Understanding the Swedish Venture Capital market - and what determines the success of investments

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Viktor Höglund Savén; Anton Norrman; [2015]
   Keywords : Venture Capital; Exit determinants; Swedish Venture Capital market; Private VC; Governmental VC; clusters; proximity; high growth industry; investment duration; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The main findings of this study are that the likelihood of achieving a successful exit increases if the investing firm is private and if the geographical distance between investing firm and investee is limited. Furthermore, it is possible to conclude that the Swedish Venture Capital industry share several features with international counterparts, although the importance of the IPO for the overall funding of the industry is negligible. READ MORE