Essays about: "Startup"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 454 essays containing the word Startup.

  1. 11. Aspects considered by investors when evaluating the impact of startup companies - A cross-sectional study of the criteria investors consider when evaluating the impact and sustainability status of target companies in the screening process

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Mayssem Ben Youssef; Victor Pernvik; [2023-07-18]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Background To attain the objectives set for the sustainable development goals within the Agenda 2030 the SFDR regulations were created as part of the EU taxonomy. The new incentives have caused many investors to cope with the new regulations which have pushed startups to not only achieve profitability, but also achieve it in a way that considers different ESG factors. READ MORE

  3. 12. 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. 13. Bracing for Impact : An Exploration into the Impact Startup Phenomenon

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Caitlin Malloy Grave; Rebecca Kronvall Nino de Guzman; [2023]
    Keywords : Entrepreneurship; Startups; Impact Startups; Content Analysis; Sustainability; Sustainable Startup; Sustainable Innovation; Green Business; Entrepreneurial Ventures; Social; Environmental; TBL; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : The recently coined term, Impact Startup, and its rising popularity on the global scene proves its importance as a subject of research. As startups are considered key players in changing the status quo and breaking barriers, they are considered crucial in overcoming some of the most evident issues of today. READ MORE

  5. 14. Evaluating Thread network performance, locating and strengthening weak radio links

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Fysik, elektroteknik och matematik; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : André du Rietz; Elias Salo; [2023]
    Keywords : Internet of Things; IoT; Thread network; Evaluating Thread Network;

    Abstract : In the fast-developing world we are living in, a tech phenomenon known as the Internet of Things (IoT) has taken hold. It has seen a lot of development over the past few decades, and today there are an estimated 30 billion IoT devices active. IoT is a machine-to-machine network that senses the world with the help of sensors. READ MORE

  6. 15. 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