Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore why, despite the development of a hybrid
investing logic, funding problems are so persistent for early-stage Cleantech ventures …

This paper addresses the question of how the informal learning processes of angel investors
shape the way in which they assess new investment opportunities. Previous research has …

The supply of entrepreneurial finance in Europe is constrained by the geographical
fragmentation of its capital market. The need to facilitate more cross-border investing by …

Business angels who invest in start-ups are important not only because of their input of
financial capital, but even more so because of their experience and skill. Recognizing these …

This study explores individuals' interests and actions in angel investing. Using a sample of
Japanese individuals who are interested and engage in general investing obtained from …

Angel investment is widely associated with economic development through entrepreneurial
activities, and has attracted the attention of policy makers internationally, nationally and …

Informal investments are a key source of financing for startups. In this research article, I focus
on how institutional weakness can impact informal investments of male and female micro …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to showcase that the valuation of startups is still
considered to be more “art than science”. Moreover, such non-rigorous approaches often …

Hitherto, the literature has largely overlooked the important role business angel finance
plays in shaping different regional economies. Using a novel UK dataset, this paper …

Purpose The purpose of the paper is to analyze the development of business angel
networks (BANs) in emerging countries such as Chile and Colombia to understand how …