Essays about: "startup investing"

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1. 1. 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

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. The impact of Venture Capital on the KPI practices in Startups

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

   Author : William Löthén; Jonathan Bornemann; [2021]
   Keywords : Key Performance Indicators; Entrepreneurship; Venture Capital; Startups; Power Theory;

   Abstract : Venture Capital (VC) firms are investing in innovative startups more than ever before. One of the stages in both the screening and post-investment process is that of the evaluation of key performance indicators (KPIs). Despite this, the understanding of how performance metrics relate to and are influenced by a VC investment is still limited. READ MORE

5. 4. Venture Capital during an economic downturn How VC firms operate during the covid-19 crisis

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Tom Carlson; Johannes Henriksson; [2020-07-01]
   Keywords : Venture Capital; VC firm; covid-19; startup; investment strategies; screening; portfolio companies; financial crisis; dot-com bubble;

   Abstract : This study aims to investigate how Venture Capital firms are influenced by the economic effects caused by the covid-19 pandemic, particularly how the screening and investing processes, as well as the management of the portfolio companies are affected. A qualitative research methodology was applied where semi-structured interviews were conducted with Venture Capital firms situated in Sweden. READ MORE

6. 5. Team Attributes and Investor Attractiveness: The Relationship Between Founder Characteristics and Startup Funding

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Julius Martin; Clarence Von Rosen; [2020]
   Keywords : Startup funding; Startup founders; Early stage investing; Entrepreneurship; Venture Capital;

   Abstract : This paper examines the relationship between professional experience, education and gender diversity of startup founding teams and funding raised. Intuitively, experience and education should have a positive impact on funding in early companies as the founding team is a crucial part of the investment decision for early investors. READ MORE