The study is based on a questionnaire survey of 117 Irish software firms. It finds no systematic relation between product lead time and acquisition of first external funds in new technology-based firms (NTBFs). Contrary to the stage model's predictions, these firms are just as likely to secure...

Using a sample comprising 117 Irish software companies, we examine the capital structure of new technology-based firms. Consistent with the findings on financing for other small business, internal funds are the most important source of funding in new technology-based firms. However, contrary to...

<title>Abstract</title> We address the venture capital financing issue from the firm's perspective. Using survey data for 110 new technology-based firms (NTBFs) in the Irish software sector, we assess the extent to which five human capital and three other variables determine the firm's use of venture capital....