Essays about: "Venture growth"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 123 essays containing the words Venture growth.

  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. The Untapped Potential of Sub-Saharan Africa: A case study of the development of private capital and its impact on the last frontier of growth

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Alexei Moore; Miranda Ekelund Hagborg; [2023]
    Keywords : Private Equity; Venture Capital; Emerging Markets; Sub-Saharan Africa; Impact Investing;

    Abstract : As the market is starting to see an increase in private capital investments in sub-Saharan Africa, questions have been raised as to what has changed from the perspective of investors when it comes to investing in a market that has traditionally been underfunded. Through a case study analysing the risks, challenges, and opportunities of investing in sub-Saharan Africa, we attempt to analyse the reasons for traditional investor hesitancy and better map the risk and reward landscape as it is seen today. READ MORE

  4. 3. Exploring the solar park market in Lower Saxony : Implications on foreign companies’ entry strategies

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Patricia Chronéer; Nike Hammerman; [2023]
    Keywords : Solar Parks; Lower Saxony; Germany; Entry Strategies; Drivers; Barriers; Regulatory Landscape; Social Landscape; Technical Landscape; Economic Landscape; Geographical Landscape; Market Potential; Electricity Production;

    Abstract : To meet the European Union’s target of climate neutrality by 2050 ambitious measures need to be taken. The electricity sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions globally, which makes it an important sector to decarbonize. For this to happen, fossil fuels must be replaced by renewable energy sources. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. Investments in Fintech in the Time of Covid-19 : Exploring the Impact of Covid-19 on the Venture Capital Funds Investment Approach in Fintech

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Damjan Cvijetic; Nils Skoog; [2023]
    Keywords : Venture Capital Funds; Fintech; Covid-19 pandemic; Investment Approach;

    Abstract : This study aims to generate а comprehensive understanding of how the Covid-19 pandemic has influenced the investment approach of venture capital funds in the Fintech industry. This aims to bring further insights into how venture capital investors react to the Covid-19pandemic. READ MORE