The risk concept of entrepreneurs reconsidered: new challenges to the conventional wisdom

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A method for measuring risks associated with starting new ventures based on specialized knowledge is presented. Traditional method of calculating such risks do not take into account information asymmetry and rent appropriation. Consequently, under traditional methods, risks for start-ups seem higher.

Patents & copyrights, Venture Analysis, Methods, Risk assessment, Intellectual property, Feasibility studies

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Moderating effects of investor experience on the signaling value of private equity placements

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An evaluation of the effects of investor experience on private equity placements signaling value of new firms is presented, by using event history analysis on a sample of 329 publicly held biotechnology firms.

Financial management, Securities issued, listed, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Securities, Investors, Investor relations, Company securities, Private equity funds

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Signaling through private equity placements and its impact on the valuation of biotechnology firms

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The dissemination of information by new biotechnology firms and its effect upon capital accumulation for growth are discussed.

Public affairs, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries, Public relations, Company public relations, Private placements (Securities)

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