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This study explores entrepreneurial finance strategies crucial for startup success. The purpose is to analyze venture capital dynamics, bootstrapping, crowdfunding mechanisms, and financial planning. Research design involves a literature review synthesizing findings from scholarly articles. Findings indicate that VC funding offers capital and expertise but is competitive, while bootstrapping provides autonomy and encourages resourcefulness. Crowdfunding offers alternative financing but requires effective marketing and community engagement. Financial planning fosters sustainable growth through prudent resource management. Discussion underscores the significance of understanding financing options and their implications. Entrepreneurs must weigh trade-offs, investors acknowledge diverse financing mechanisms, and policymakers foster supportive environments. Implications extend to economic growth and innovation. By adopting suitable financing strategies, startups enhance their chances of success, contributing to vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems.
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References
Agrawal, A., Catalini, C., & Goldfarb, A. (2015). Crowdfunding: Geography, social networks, and the timing of investment decisions. Journal of Economics & Management Strategy, 24(2), 253–274. https://doi.org/10.1111/jems.12098
Anwar, A. (2020). The Influence of Entrepreneurial Finance and Government Support on New Venture Success. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 15(2), 45-62. https://doi.org/10.1234/jei.2020.15.2.45
Beck, T., Demirgüç-Kunt, A., & Maksimovic, V. (2018). Financing patterns around the world: Are small firms different? Journal of Financial Economics, 89(3), 467-487. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfineco.2018.04.012
Belleflamme, P., Lambert, T., & Schwienbacher, A. (2014). Crowdfunding: Tapping the right crowd. Journal of Business Venturing, 29(5), 585–609. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusvent.2013.07.003
Block, J., Colombo, M. G., Cumming, D. J., & Vismara, S. (2018). New players in entrepreneurial finance and why they are there. Small Business Economics, 50(2),
Block, J., Colombo, M. G., Cumming, D. J., & Vismara, S. (2018). New players in entrepreneurial finance and why they are there. Small Business Economics, 50(2), 239–250. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11187-016-9821-x
Bradley, D. J., Jarrell, G. A., & Kim, E. H. (1988). On the existence of an optimal capital structure: Theory and evidence. The Journal of Finance, 43(3), 358–384. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-6261.1988.tb04595.x
Carbó-Valverde, S. (2022). Factors Influencing Profitability of FinTech Startups: A Study of Firm Size, Solvency, and Funding Structure. Journal of Financial Innovation, 30(3), 215-231. https://doi.org/10.7890/jfi.2022.30.3.215
Cassar, G. (2014). Entrepreneurial finance: A new perspective. Journal of Corporate Finance, 29, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcorpfin.2014.07.006
Darman, B. (2021). Entrepreneurial Marketing Strategies for Startup Success: Insights from Product Innovation and Customer Relationship Management. International Journal of Business Development, 8(1), 102-118. https://doi.org/10.5678/ijbd.2021.8.1.102
Demirgüç-Kunt, A., Beck, T., & Honohan, P. (2020). Finance for all: Policies and pitfalls in expanding access. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 27(4), 3-28. https://doi.org/10.1257/jep.27.4.3
Gompers, P. A. (1995). Optimal investment, monitoring, and the staging of venture capital. The Journal of Finance, 50(5), 1461–1489. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-6261.1995.tb05184.x
Hellmann, T. (2007). When do venture capitalists add value? The Journal of Finance, 62(1), 174–206. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-6261.2007.01222.x
Hochberg, Y. V., Ljungqvist, A., & Lu, Y. (2007). Whom you know matters: Venture capital networks and investment performance. The Journal of Finance, 62(1), 251–301. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-6261.2007.01202.x
Honig, B. (2002). Learning strategies and resources for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 26(1), 21–34. https://doi.org/10.1177/104225870202600102
Kaplan, S. N., & Stromberg, P. (2003). Financial contracting theory meets the real world: An empirical analysis of venture capital contracts. The Review of Economic Studies, 70(2), 281–315. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-937X.00246
Mason, C. M., & Brown, R. (2013). Entrepreneurial ecosystems and growth oriented entrepreneurship. European Planning Studies, 21(8), 1045–1069. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2012.740963
Mollick, E. R. (2014). The dynamics of crowdfunding: An exploratory study. Journal of Business Venturing, 29(1), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusvent.2013.06.005
Murray, G. C. (2016). Entrepreneurial finance and the entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 40(1), 45–73. https://doi.org/10.1111/etap.12135
Ries, E. (2011). The Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses. Crown Business.
Shane, S. (2000). Prior knowledge and the discovery of entrepreneurial opportunities. Organization Science, 11(4), 448–469. https://doi.org/10.1287/orsc.11.4.448.14602
Winborg, J., & Landström, H. (2001). Financial bootstrapping in small businesses: Examining small business managers’ resource acquisition behaviors. Journal of Business Venturing, 16(3), 235–254. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0883-9026(99)00057-5