The study develops an original interdisciplinary approach, leveraging complex networks through which it identifies groups of investors and projects in equity crowdfunding, investigates whether clientele effects arise resulting in specific investor-entrepreneur matching, and explores which...

Explores the idea that Europe's growth problems may be caused by weaknesses in capital markets and in the access to risk capital. It addresses the evaluation of the financial needs and constraints of start-up firms and how these might be bridged. The role of public sector intervention is...