The rise and decline of social capitalists: A longitudinal study of social capital and performance among startups in the venture capital industry
by Godesiabois, Joy Marie, Ph.D., UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER, 2007, 165 pages; 3273694

Abstract:

In this dissertation, I examine the influence of structural, relational and cognitive social capital in generating resources for new venture capital firms. I then test the how firm performance is influenced by these resources. Using data of all venture capital investment in the US from 1980 through 2005, my study finds that social capital creates the resources of access to private information, legitimacy and conformity to group norms, or those resources identified as creating the “liability of newness” for startup firms. I find support for a partially mediated model, where these resources influence firm performance, both positively and negatively.

 
AdviserElaine Mosakowski
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER
SourceDAI/A 68-07, p. , Nov 2007
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsManagement; Finance
Publication Number3273694
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