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Start-up Eco-nomics - A Qualitative Study on Exploring How Funding Influences Sustainable Innovation in Start-ups

Eriksson, Benjamin LU and Jelonek, Rasmus LU (2024) BUSN09 20241
Department of Business Administration
Abstract
This research explores the impact of different capital financing strategies on the development of sustainable innovations within startups. Grounded in theories of Sustainable Business Model Innovation and Resource Dependence, this qualitative study employs in-depth, semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis. Findings reveal that funding choices significantly influence startups' capacity to innovate sustainably, with strategic partnerships enhancing shared value creation, and venture capital providing critical working capital with a focus on financial returns. The study underscores the importance of timing and the nature of funding decisions in maintaining startup integrity and long-term sustainability, suggesting avenues for future... (More)
This research explores the impact of different capital financing strategies on the development of sustainable innovations within startups. Grounded in theories of Sustainable Business Model Innovation and Resource Dependence, this qualitative study employs in-depth, semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis. Findings reveal that funding choices significantly influence startups' capacity to innovate sustainably, with strategic partnerships enhancing shared value creation, and venture capital providing critical working capital with a focus on financial returns. The study underscores the importance of timing and the nature of funding decisions in maintaining startup integrity and long-term sustainability, suggesting avenues for future research in this dynamic field. (Less)
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author
Eriksson, Benjamin LU and Jelonek, Rasmus LU
supervisor
organization
course
BUSN09 20241
year
type
H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
subject
keywords
Sustainable Innovation, Startups, Capital Funding, Financing, Shareholding, Sustainable Business Model, Market Entry Barriers, Venture Capita
language
English
id
9168789
date added to LUP
2024-06-26 17:05:38
date last changed
2024-06-26 17:05:38
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  abstract     = {{This research explores the impact of different capital financing strategies on the development of sustainable innovations within startups. Grounded in theories of Sustainable Business Model Innovation and Resource Dependence, this qualitative study employs in-depth, semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis. Findings reveal that funding choices significantly influence startups' capacity to innovate sustainably, with strategic partnerships enhancing shared value creation, and venture capital providing critical working capital with a focus on financial returns. The study underscores the importance of timing and the nature of funding decisions in maintaining startup integrity and long-term sustainability, suggesting avenues for future research in this dynamic field.}},
  author       = {{Eriksson, Benjamin and Jelonek, Rasmus}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Start-up Eco-nomics - A Qualitative Study on Exploring How Funding Influences Sustainable Innovation in Start-ups}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}