This is the first comprehensive book that aims to understand how the novel coronavirus has impacted the venture capital industry. The analysis suggests that the industry has been undergoing profound changes. Specifically, the book assesses the short- and long-term impact of the economic,...

Part I -- VENTURE CAPITAL AND ITS EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE AGE OF COVID_ 1 -- Venture capital prior to the age of COVID_ 2 -- Political reactions and socio-economic consequences of COVID: Implications for venture capital_ PART II -- THE VENTURE CAPITAL INDUSTRY REDEFINED_ 3 -- Transformations...

In spite of the robust development of venture capital that has occurred over the last three decades, returns from venture capital have been declining. This book focuses on a simple question: why? The answer lies in the context of multiple deformations that have occurred throughout the venture...

This article addresses the need for further understanding of innovation among firms in the SME sector in Poland. The study focuses on the analysis of primary data. The sample size was equal to 500 firms from the SME sector, of which 273 agreed to participate in the study. The study offers two...

Poland represents the most developed private equity market in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and is one of the leaders across emerging markets. This article provides an overview of two decades of private equity market development in Poland. Three main conclusions are offered. Firstly, private...