Highlights•Businesses require different forms of finance as they grow, including grants, debt
and equity.•Public finance stimulates the green finance escalator for early stage low carbon …

The concept of entrepreneurial ecosystems has quickly established itself as one of the latest
'fads' in entrepreneurship research. At face value, this kind of systemic approach to …

In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, there has been increased focus on access to finance
for small firms. Research from before the crisis suggested that it was harder for innovative …

We review the literature on financial constraints and the performance of small and medium
enterprises (SMEs). We consider the important role that SMEs play in the economies of …

We present the publication trends in the literature on venture capital financing during crises
and highlight the top publishing source with the most contributing authors in their affiliated …

While there is a general consensus that young innovative companies (YICs) need special
attention by public policy which should aim at alleviating the financial constraints these firms …

Business angel investing–a key source of finance for entrepreneurial businesses–is rapidly
evolving from a fragmented and largely anonymous activity dominated by individuals …

The 2008 financial crisis has transformed the financial environment for small and medium-
sized enterprises, resulting in significant declines in the availability of bank lending and …

The decision by a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) to take on equity requires trust,
due to reliance on the good intentions of the parties involved. Drawing on a social capital …

Equity crowdfunding has rapidly established itself as an important part of the funding
landscape for nascent entrepreneurial ventures. To date, however, little is known about the …