The process of economic development is complex and involves many players or actors,
including large and small firms, various levels of government, and combinations of these. At …

This review systematically examines comparative international entrepreneurship (CIE)
research, analyzing 259 articles published in 21 leading journals from 1989 to 2010. We …

There is no doubt that access to finance is of crucial importance for the ongoing and
sustainable growth and profitability of small and medium enterprises sector (SMEs) through …

The last decade has seen the emergence of alternative sources of early-stage finance,
which are radically changing and resha** the start-up eco-system. These include …

This paper reviews the existing literature on venture capital and private equity. The paper
emphasises the importance of examining venture capital in the light of recent developments …

The structure of the book and the organisation of material within chapters are well thought
out with the authors skilfully weaving empirical material from diverse sources into an easily …

Venture capital, angel financing, and crowdfunding have evolved and matured in the
entrepreneurial finance market. These market developments have also been accompanied …

This paper investigates business angel group members' decision-making from project
submission to the final decision. Using a Canadian group's archival data on 636 proposals …

This paper provides an analysis of the acceptance and rejection criteria of private investors
using formal qualitative analysis. The findings indicate that private investors view the overall …

Business angels have been highlighted as important stakeholders for potential high-growth
ventures. Extant empirical research provides evidence that they not only contribute with …