D. Christopoulos, Stefanie Köppl, Monika Köppl-Turyna
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Abstract
ABSTRACT This study investigates the phenomenon of syndication in the venture capital industry. Investments conducted by syndicates are believed to have a better chance of being successful, which can be measured by the survival probability of portfolio companies or by successful exits. Using a novel and large dataset covering several countries, our analysis shows that investors’ strong network ties are associated with the success of portfolio companies in Europe. We also demonstrate differences in the association of network centrality with survival between different financing rounds, with the former being more important in early-stage investments and in the first round of financing. Furthermore, we show a strong association of investors’ network ties with the sales growth of portfolio companies before and after the deal, which is consistent in both selection and value-added channels. Finally, we explicitly account for the endogeneity of syndicate formation and show that the results hold if we instrument for venture firms’ network properties, as indicated by significant and correspondingly larger coefficients.
期刊介绍:
Venture Capital publishes cutting edge research-based papers from academics and practitioners on all aspects of private equity finance such as: •institutional venture capital •informal venture capital •corporate venture capital •public sector venture capital •community venture capital It also covers all aspects of the venture capital process from investment decision to exit, including studies on: •investment patterns •investment decision-making •investment performance •realisation of investment value exit routes (including the relationship with junior capital markets such as NASDAQ, EASDAQ, AIM and Nouvelle March). •economic impact and public policy