Patenting and the early-stage high-technology investor: evidence from the field

Patenting and the early-stage high-technology investor: evidence from the field

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Article ID: iaor201528829
Volume: 45
Issue: 5
Start Page Number: 589
End Page Number: 605
Publication Date: Nov 2015
Journal: R&D Management
Authors: ,
Keywords: data collection, research and development, patents, venture capital
Abstract:

We discuss the importance of patenting to the venture capital investor in high‐technology firms. While literature suggests that patenting will have an impact on the nature and level of investment, the investors themselves are keen to suggest otherwise. We investigate this issue by the use of new primary‐source empirical data, gathered by fieldwork methods. Our results help explain a link between the existence of patenting and the level of investment made. We further support our analysis with illuminating quotes from investors currently active in the field.

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