New Directions in Research on Venture Capital Finance

This paper surveys recent research on venture capital and suggests directions for future research. There is new empirical evidence in the field, and new theoretical models have resolved some issues. The paper selectively examines recent findings, particularly models and empirical work about staging of financing, the use of syndicates, the process of screening investments, and participation by venture capitalists in IPOs. Finally, the paper identifies some of the remaining issues for which new research is needed.

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