This paper surveys the growing body of recent literature on venture capital (VC) and private
equity (PE) and formulates an agenda for future research. Specifically, it covers and …

Start-ups are seen as the leading force in dynamically growing economies. Limited financing
opportunities often prevent entrepreneurs from realizing their innovative business ideas or …

This study explores the determinants of initial coin offering (ICO) success, where success is
defined as the amount of capital a project could raise. ICOs are a tool for startups in the …

Given the increasing popularity of crowdfunding as a new means to finance entrepreneurial
ventures, we assess whether and how crowdfunding campaign‐specific signals that affect …

Blockchain-based security token offerings (STOs) provide a new way of crowdfunding and
corporate financing. Building on signalling theory, this paper examines 1) whether …

The decision to syndicate investments in entrepreneurial finance has been explained
through financial, networking, and resource-based perspectives. We posit that a personality …

Several factors affect the capital structure of start-ups. In this study, we compare the capital
structure choices of accelerated and non-accelerated start-ups to evaluate the role of …

Token offerings or initial coin offerings (ICOs) are smart contracts based on blockchain
technology designed to raise external finance without an intermediary. The new technology …

Angel investing has grown globally across economies, accompanied by growth in both
academic and policymaking interest. In this paper, we critically analyse the current state of …

Business angels are widely recognized as a significant source of entrepreneurial finance,
particularly for early-stage businesses. However, rigorous investigation on angel investment …