Start-up Eco-nomics - A Qualitative Study on Exploring How Funding Influences Sustainable Innovation in Start-ups
(2024) BUSN09 20241Department 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
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- Merle Jacob LU
- organization
- course
- BUSN09 20241
- year
- 2024
- 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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