We examine cross-border syndication in investments led by foreign venture capitalists (VCs) focusing on the potential correlation between cultural differences and the formation of VC syndicates. Contrary to the risk-sharing motive, we find that a greater cultural disparity between the countries...

We analyze the impact of institutional and cultural differences on success in global venture capital (VC) investing. In both developed and emerging economies, superior legal rights (and enforcement) and better-developed stock markets significantly enhance VC performance. Remarkably, cultural...

Venture capital (VC) has emerged as one of the dominant forms of financing for technology intensive industries. Many start-ups have flourished tremendously after receiving VC funding and have gone on to become industry leaders. Prominent examples include Apple, Cisco, Intel, Genentech, and most...