Venture Capital and New Technology Based Firms An US-German Comparison

The aim of this study is to investigate in the role of Venture Capital in the development of New Technology Based Firms in two countries: USA and Germany. Based on literature review and empirical work issues concerning the extent and stage of financing, the nature of oversight provided by Venture Ca...

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Main Authors: Pfirrmann, Oliver, Wupperfeld, Udo (Author), Lerner, Joshua (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Heidelberg Physica 1997, 1997
Edition:1st ed. 1997
Series:Technology, Innovation and Policy (ISI)
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The aim of this study is to investigate in the role of Venture Capital in the development of New Technology Based Firms in two countries: USA and Germany. Based on literature review and empirical work issues concerning the extent and stage of financing, the nature of oversight provided by Venture Capitalists and the framework conditions for Venture Capital are subject of investigation. The results have been reflected in a workshop with experts from research, industry and policy
Physical Description:XII, 154 p. 3 illus online resource
ISBN:9783642486838