Handbook of research on venture capital: Volume 2 : a globalizing industry

This Handbook charts the development of venture capital research in light of the global financial crisis, starting with an analysis of the current venture capital market and the changing nature of the business angel market. -- Looking at governance structures, the performance of venture capitalists in terms of investments, economic impact and human capital, and the geographical organization of business angels and venture capital global ‘hotspots’, this book also analyses the current state of venture capital research and offers a roadmap for the future. -- ‘This exciting second volume of cutting-edge research on venture capital takes up where volume one leaves off, bringing greater depth to topics covered in the first volume (such as angel investing) and adding new topics and insights. It poses interesting questions such as: “is venture capital in crisis? Are new models of early investing needed?”, and offers carefully researched answers. Landström and Mason provide insightful commentary and skillfully pinpoint the contributions of a talented set of researchers. Both scholars and practitioners of venture capital will want to read this book.’ (Harry J. Sapienza, University of Minnesota, US).