Explores when and if venture capitalists add value to the firms that they back. Focus in this analysis is on context and the venture capitalist-CEO relationship. Value is considered from the viewpoint of the venture's CEO and the lead venture capital investor. Data used were collected through...

In this study we examine when venture capital firms (VCFs) learn from their portfolio companies (PFCs). Relying primarily on learning and behavioral theories, we develop hypotheses regarding the effects of prior experience, knowledge overlap, trust, and PFC performance on learning by VCFs. We...

Research has identified the means by which venture capitalists (VCs) in the United States add value to their portfolio firms beyond money. The venture capital industry has expanded into other nations, and this study explores the relations of venture capitalists with their portfolio firms in the...