VENTURE CAPITALIST'S INTERVENTION AND THE INTERNATIONALIZATION OF INTERNATIONAL NEW VENTURES (INVS) - PORTUGUESE CASE STUDY

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2017

Authors

Ribeiro, P (Author) Other; Raquel Meneses (Author) FEP

Conference proceedings International

Title: Global and national business theories and practice: bridging the past with the future 10th Annual Conference of the EuroMed Academy of Business

Pages: 1392-1405

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Authenticus ID: P-00N-SHE

Abstract (EN): The internationalization process is widely believed to be one of the most relevant dimensions in companies across countries. Nevertheless, operate abroad might not be easy for new ventures. This study approached the Venture Capitalists (VC)'s intervention in this kind of firms. It provides empirical data that VCs might take a decisive role, supporting International New Ventures (INVs) in their international path, through their capabilities, resources or international networks. Using a sample of Portuguese VCs, this study's results suggest that industry knowledge, prior international experience, syndicated investments or "social status" are some examples of the VC's important characteristics within foreign markets. VC-backing might be especially useful, in terms of the involvement in the new venture's board, networks and international activities.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 14