Essays about: "how companies invest"

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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. 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

4. 3. How to manage the barriers for a transition toward electromobility in the truck manufacturing industry : A study of the Southeast Asia region

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Caroline Lindström; Carl Storckenfeldt; [2023]
   Keywords : Electromobility; Innovation; Truck Manufacturing Industry; Barriers;

   Abstract : Purpose – The purpose of this study is to enhance the understanding about the barriers to electrifying the truck industry in Southeast Asia. It is also to identify the main barriers of the electrification of the truck market in Southeast Asia and how they can be managed. READ MORE

5. 4. The place of space mining news in the valuation of stocks

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

   Author : Albin Landers; [2023]
   Keywords : Space mining; Stock markets; Spinoff technologies; Market reaction; Abnormal return;

   Abstract : Background. Space mining is a subject of growing interest. People see where society is heading and that something needs to be done to pave the way for future generations. Outer space contains both the Moon and other celestial bodies as well. 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