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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. 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

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. The Performance of Private Equity-backed IPOs in Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Jozephine Saers; Alparslan Ugur; [2022]
   Keywords : Initial Public Offering; Underpricing; First day returns; First week returns; Private Equity; Venture Capital; Information Asymmetry;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the initial performance of private equity-backed IPOs in relation to non-private-equity-backed IPOs listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and Nasdaq First North Growth Market during the years 2011-2021. It further measures the effect of independent variables on the return after the first day- and first week of trading as well as if the first day performance impacts the first week performance. READ MORE