. We find that entrepreneurs in growth-oriented startups have had typically already some experience from being an …

had simultaneously increased their employment by at least 20% per annum. About one third of all startups operate in …-tech manufacturing industries. Approximately 70% of startups survive for at least five years. During this period, their employment has on …In this study, we analyze the characteristics and development of Finnish startups based on firm-level data available in …