Information serves an important role in the governance process and, despite the presence of disclosure regulations, there are many private and public firms that voluntarily provide more information than required. This chapter considers the advantages and disadvantages of voluntary disclosure at...

Research has identified the means by which venture capitalists (VCs) in the United States add value to their portfolio firms beyond money. The venture capital industry has expanded into other nations, and this study explores the relations of venture capitalists with their portfolio firms in the...