Essays about: "vcs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 46 essays containing the word vcs.

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. Carbon Accounting and SeaweedOffsets : An overview of some current carbon accounting methodologiesand the emerging sector of seaweed carbon offsets

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Alice Rudberg; [2023]
   Keywords : carbon accounting; carbon offsets; carbon credits; blue carbon; seaweed offsets; climate mitigation; sustainability; klimatkompensering; klimatberäking; begränsning av klimatförändringar; alger; tång; hållbarhet;

   Abstract : As the anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) have increased and received moreattention, the need for climate mitigation solutions has become more urgent. Today, several methodologies for carbon accounting exists, as well as the possibility to offset emissions by buying carbon offsets. READ MORE

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Venture Capital ‘Exits’ Profile : An empirical study of venture capital backed exits in the Turkish entrepreneurial ecosystem

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

   Author : Sedat Avsar; [2023]
   Keywords : Entrepreneurial ecosystem; Venture capital; Venture capital backed exits; Startup exits; Turkish venture capital ecosystem; Entreprenöriellt ekosystem; riskkapital; riskkapitalstödda exits; startup exits; turkiskt riskkapitalekosystem;

   Abstract : The impact of venture capital (VC) funding for the entrepreneurial ecosystem and its value for economic development is proved by many studies and the industrial data; which is why it is important to have more insight in this area. Also considering the large risk & uncertainty involved in the VC business and its low success rates, it is particularly important to have insight into VC business performance. READ MORE

6. 5. From Seed to Success: The Role of Venture Capital on Startup Innovation

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Felix Kelter; Jasper Miessler; [2023]
   Keywords : lean startup; lean startup capabilities; innovation; innovation management; venture capital;

   Abstract : This master thesis aims to investigate the influence of venture capital (VC) on the innovation practices of early-stage startups. The research was conducted because existing literature lacks a comprehensive understanding of the "how" behind the influence of VCs from a startup perspective, as current scholars assess the impact from an investor side. READ MORE