The existing literature on cluster embeddedness largely neglects the impact of finance on the development of firms' network linkages. This is striking in so far that particularly venture capital is often referred to as "smart money" providing firms not only with funds but also with network...

Techno-entrepreneurship is broadly defined as the entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial activities of both existing and nascent companies operating in technology-intensive environments. Boasting rich conceptual and empirical contributions by leading international specialists, this highly original...

The knowledge of technology entrepreneurs within the venture creation process is explored. A knowledge framework developed in 2000 by Scott Shane is used to assess technology entrepreneurs' knowledge prior to opportunity recognition and to measure knowledge acquired prior to the venture launch....