pt. 1. The financial community's perspective on the role of private equity -- pt. 2. The entrepreneur's perspective on the role of private equity -- pt. 3. Private equity and the role of public policy in Europe.

Examines the key prefunding factors which influence the success of high-technology companies funded by venture capital. The relevant literature on technological startups, including related work in entrepreneurship, was reviewed. Next, eight venture capitalists, who collectively have more than...