Venture capital industry in Australia: Characteristics and sustainability positioning
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Open access
Authors
Date
2016Supervisor
Dr Amzad Hossain
Prof. Dora Marinova
Prof. Vladislav Todorov
Type
Thesis
Education Level
Ph.D.
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The thesis investigates the first 25 years of the operational lifespan of the venture capital (VC) industry in Australia utilising a system approach to evaluate its characteristics and viability. Analysed issues include interfirm collaboration networks, efficient use of industry resources and industry culture as well as their implications. A special attention is given to the prospects and capability of the industry in addressing the emerging frontier of environmental, social and governance risks in investment decisions.
School
Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute
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