We analyze the impact of firm's asset uniqueness and its growth opportunities on the leasing decisions of U.S. startups. To test our hypotheses, we use a unique dataset provided by the Kauffman Foundation. Our results show that startups in the high-technology sector have a lower propensity to...

Since 1933, private companies have had an avenue of raising funds called a self-underwriting, or a direct corporate private offering, but it has not been widely used as a method for raising capital. In a self-underwriting, the company issues securities directly to investors, without the benefit...