Growth Entrepreneurship Study in conjuction with Henley Business School, University of Reading
The assessment of entrepreneurial teams seeking to raise capital for new ventures or MBI/MBO transactions is acknowledged as one of the most important factors in Venture Capital and Private Equity transactions. However, very little empirical research has been conducted to determine what factors minimise risk and more importantly, increase the chances of success. In order to gain a more in depth understanding of this phenomenon Intermezzo Ventures, in partnership with Henley Business School, is conducting a study into the characteristics of entrepreneurial teams from new ventures and high-frowth SMEs. An initial research report commissioned by a U.K. regional development agency, which covers an extensive review of the academic literature on this importannt topic, can be down loaded FREE via the panel opposite.
This extended study required all members of a participating venture’s entrepreneurial team (i.e. the venture’s founders and/or current senior management team members) to complete a short questionnaire on their background and experience, followed by an additional questionnaire which assessed individual styles and preferences. Details on participating companies’ structure, strategy and business performance were also collected.The output from this study, expected in late 2010, is intended to help venture capitalists, private equity fund managers and business angels to enhance their investment decision making processes. The findings should also prove useful to lead entrepreneurs when assembling management teams capable of founding high growth companies and attracting appropriate financing.
