Pierrakis, Y. and Mason, C. (2008) Shifting sands: The changing nature of the early stage venture capital market in the UK. Other. NESTA, London.
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Abstract
The UK early-stage venture capital market is currently experiencing major changes. With private funds - once the bedrock of start-up investment for entrepreneurs - moving away from the early stage, it is not just entrepreneurs but the economy as a whole that will be affected. The shift comes at a time when there is real pressure for the UK to build great global companies to match those of the US, India and China as well as a harsher environment in which to start a new business. But as long as investors continue drifting away from the smaller deals that new firms depend upon, many businesses will struggle to get a foothold.
Item Type: | Research Reports or Papers (Other) |
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Status: | Published |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Mason, Professor Colin |
Authors: | Pierrakis, Y., and Mason, C. |
College/School: | College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management |
Publisher: | NESTA |
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