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Purpose: This study aims to explore the relationship between entrepreneurial finance and innovation, examining how various financing forms, such as venture capital, crowdfunding, and debt financing, influence the innovation process within companies. Additionally, the research investigates the impact of contextual factors like government regulations, market conditions, and entrepreneurial culture on the effectiveness of these financing mechanisms in promoting innovation.
Research Design and Methodology: The study employs a systematic literature review to analyze existing research on entrepreneurial finance and innovation. By synthesizing findings from a wide range of sources, the research identifies key trends, challenges, and opportunities in the intersection of finance and innovation across different sectors and regions.
Findings and Discussion: The research reveals that while venture capital, crowdfunding, and debt financing each play significant roles in fostering innovation, their effectiveness is heavily influenced by external factors such as supportive government regulations and dynamic market conditions. The study highlights the importance of financial literacy and access to investor networks as critical barriers and opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Implications: This study provides valuable insights for policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need for tailored financial strategies and supportive regulatory environments to enhance innovation. The findings suggest that fostering a more inclusive and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem requires collaboration among all stakeholders, with a particular focus on leveraging technology to democratize access to capital.
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Audretsch, D. B., & Belitski, M. (2017). Entrepreneurial ecosystems in cities: Establishing the framework conditions. The Journal of Technology Transfer, 42(5), 1030-1051. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10961-016-9473-8
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Birkinshaw, J., & Bamford, J. (2013). Entrepreneurship in the global firm. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 37(1), 19-45. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-6520.2012.00527.x
Cassar, G. (2016). Entrepreneur opportunity costs and intended venture growth. Strategic Management Journal, 37(4), 812-829. https://doi.org/10.1002/smj.2348
Chen, M. A., He, Z., & Liu, C. (2018). The effects of venture capital financing on innovation and firm growth: Evidence from Chinese new ventures. Journal of Business Venturing, 33(6), 675-692. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusvent.2018.06.004
Colombo, M. G., Grilli, L., & Piva, E. (2016). In search of complementary assets: The determinants of alliance formation of high-tech start-ups. Research Policy, 45(7), 1433-1447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2016.04.013
Cumming, D., & Johan, S. (2021). Venture capital and private equity contracting. Journal of Corporate Finance, 67, 101904. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcorpfin.2021.101904
Cumming, D., Meoli, M., & Vismara, S. (2019). Does equity crowdfunding democratize entrepreneurial finance? An empirical analysis. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 43(2), 314-338. https://doi.org/10.1177/1042258717705365
Deffains-Crapsky, C. (2018). The Role of French Banks in Financing Start-Ups: Strategies, Forms, and Impacts. Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, 30(4), 271-286. https://doi.org/10.1080/08276331.2018.1469512
Dutta, D. K. (2021). Entrepreneurial Finance and Innovation in Start-Up Enterprises: A Comprehensive Review. International Journal of Management and Applied Science, 7(1), 134-142. https://doi.org/10.18646/ijmas.2021.7016
Gompers, P. A., & Lerner, J. (2016). What drives venture capital fundraising? Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, 47(2), 149-192. https://doi.org/10.1353/eca.2016.0008
Hanna, N., & Qiang, C. Z. W. (2019). FinTech and financial inclusion: A review. FinTech and Financial Inclusion: A Review, 1-50. https://doi.org/10.1596/1813-9450-8842
Howell, S. T., & Sine, W. D. (2017). The dynamics of investor influence in crowdfunding. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 41(2), 183-206. https://doi.org/10.1111/etap.1222
Hudon, M., & Sandberg, J. (2013). The ethical crisis in microfinance: Issues, findings, and implications. Journal of Business Ethics, 112(4), 541-563. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-013-1698-3
Kerr, W. R., Lerner, J., & Schoar, A. (2018). The consequences of entrepreneurial finance: A regression discontinuity analysis. The Review of Financial Studies, 31(6), 2344-2374. https://doi.org/10.1093/rfs/hhy001
Lin, M., Prabhala, N. R., & Viswanathan, S. (2020). Judging borrowers by the company they keep: Friendship networks and information asymmetry in online peer-to-peer lending. Management Science, 66(4), 1601-1625. https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2018.3242
Mason, C., & Stark, M. (2004). Entrepreneurial finance: A multidisciplinary examination of issues and challenges. Small Business Economics, 55(1), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11187-019-00212-4
Nanda, R., & Rhodes-Kropf, M. (2018). Financing risk and innovation. Management Science, 64(12), 5471-5486. https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2017.2839
Nesta. (2017). The economic impacts of digital technologies. Nesta. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3021125
Niu, J. (2021). The Impact of Venture Financing on Growth Efficiency and Innovation Ability of Enterprises. Journal of Finance and Economics, 9(1), 20-30. https://doi.org/10.12735/jfe.v9n1p20
Ramoglou, S., & Tsang, E. W. (2016). A real options perspective on entrepreneurial entry: Toward a new research agenda. Academy of Management Annals, 10(1), 435-490. https://doi.org/10.1080/19416520.2016.1137289
Sorenson, O., & Stuart, T. E. (2001). Syndication networks and the spatial distribution of venture capital investments. American Journal of Sociology, 106(6), 1546-1588. https://doi.org/10.1086/321301
Stark, M., & Mason, C. (2016). Incubation support and the success of new ventures. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 40(2), 277-305. https://doi.org/10.1111/etap.12168
Wasserman, N. (2018). The founder's dilemmas: Anticipating and avoiding the pitfalls that can sink a startup. Princeton University Press.