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This study provides evidence of significant biases in multi-year management forecasts by analyzing a proprietary dataset on venture-backed start-ups in Germany. We find that revenues and expenses are highly overestimated in each of the investigated one- to five-year-ahead planning periods....
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We examine the value added by venture capital investors during the due-diligence process. We use data from a seed fund that quasi-randomly assigns applicants to due diligence, creating a natural experiment. We find that due-diligence assignment leads to higher average growth, even for companies...
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Musharakah (DM). DM has roots in Islamic modes of investment that are more suited for ventures with a higher risk profile. This …Risk is a big concern for anyone contemplating investing in new, especially innovative ventures. However, if successful … evaluate the importance of risk and return components of an alternative venture investment approach called diminishing …
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Crowdfunding platform due diligence comprises background checks, site visits, credit checks, cross-checks, account monitoring, and third party proof on funding projects. We evaluate the factors associated with platforms' compliance expenses, and their due diligence application. We find that due...
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Crowdfunding platform due diligence comprises background checks, site visits, credit checks, cross-checks, account monitoring, and third party proof on funding projects. We evaluate the factors associated with platforms' compliance expenses, and their due diligence application. We find that due...
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Both authors have bought and sold several businesses, and here they explain the process in simple, easy-to-follow steps that cover all the basics such as market, products, insurance facilities, assets and short and long term liabilities
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