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  1. 1. 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

  2. 2. From short-term profits to long-term value: Incorporating ESG in private equity : A qualitative analysis of ESG implementation into the investment process of Nordic private equity firms

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

    Author : Wilhelm Kruse; [2022]
    Keywords : ESG; Private equity; Impact investing; Regulations; Investment process; Socially Responsible Investments.;

    Abstract : The concept Enviromental, Social and Governance (ESG) has become an issue of growing importance and relevance, with sustainability-related investments soaring in the recent decade. In Sweden, private equity represents a large portion of the capital markets. As a result, private equity is an intriguing case study in developing ESG investments. READ MORE

  3. 3. The Challenges of Maximizing Social Impact as an Investor

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

    Author : Beril Kocadereli; Olivier Manzi; [2021]
    Keywords : impact investing; impact investor; impact investment; social impact; social impact measurement; social enterprise financing; impact-investering; påverkansinvesterare; påverkansinvestering; social påverkan; mätning av sociala effekter; finansiering av socialt företag;

    Abstract : [Context] Social impact refers to the positive and negative consequences of any organization on the environment and society. One actor in the social impact landscape is the impact investor who expects financial return for their investments as well as positive social impact. READ MORE

  4. 4. Leveraging Dynamic Capabilities for Digitalization : A study of the Investment Process in Private Equity

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

    Author : Frida Arnestrand; Charlotte Lindblom; [2021]
    Keywords : Digitalization; dynamic capabilities; transactional processes; private equity; investment processes; Digitalisering; dynamiska förmågor; informationsprocesser; private equity; investeringsprocesser;

    Abstract : Digitalization is transforming business operations and forcing organizations to formulate strategic responses. Changing environments, emerging technology, and disruptive competitors forces industries to embark on the digital era and digitalize. An industry identified as lagging in internal digitalization is the private equity sector. READ MORE

  5. 5. Capital investments in the presence of tenancy relations : a case study on farmers that lease land from institutional landowners

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Erik Andersson; Eric Larsson; [2019]
    Keywords : tenancy; investments; farmers; farming through tenancy; investments in tenancy; principal-agent; decision-making; bounded rationality;

    Abstract : The agricultural sector is one of the most important industries in Sweden. About 40% of Sweden's agricultural land is leased out, which means that leased farming is a significant part of Swedish agriculture. Since Sweden joined the EU in 1995, the prices of leasing land have almost doubled. READ MORE