In a highly competitive global economy, improved access to financing by innovative small and medium-sized enterprises has become essential for enhancing competitiveness and meeting the objectives of the Lisbon Partnership for Growth and Jobs. Although venture capital is a small part of the...

The world had to face last century a series of financial crashes which were felt more or less intense in every country. As the links between national economies became stronger, the consequences of the financial crises spread faster. Thus, giving both governments and citizens more reasons to...