Quantum of finance obtained by tech startups over the lifecycle: an analysis of its determinants

Singh, S and Subrahmanya, MHB (2022) Quantum of finance obtained by tech startups over the lifecycle: an analysis of its determinants. In: International Review of Applied Economics, 36 (2). pp. 187-204.

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Abstract

The needs of tech startups for finance over the lifecycle vary from stage to stage. At the same time, the ability of a startup to obtain the required amounts of finance at different stages of its lifecycle will depend both on internal factors, and on accessible sources of finance. This study investigates the factors which enable a tech startup to obtain finance over its lifecycle based on data gathered through a semi-structured questionnaire and in-depth interviews with the founders/CEOs of 93 tech startups in Bangalore. Our results indicate that the total amount of finance a tech startup raises is significantly influenced both by the characteristics of an entrepreneur, and the growth metrics of the tech startup. Furthermore, our findings suggest that the type of financial sources influences the total quantum of finance a startup obtains at a particular stage in its lifecycle. © 2021 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	International Review of Applied Economics
Publisher:	Routledge
Additional Information:	The copyright for this article belongs to Routledge.
Department/Centre:	Division of Interdisciplinary Sciences > Management Studies
Date Deposited:	06 Oct 2022 06:12
Last Modified:	06 Oct 2022 06:12
URI:	https://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/77094

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