Crowdfunding as an Alternative Method of Raising Capital

Crowdfunding Success as a Quality Signal to Venture Capital

This study examines how venture capitals (VCs) value crowd-based decisions compared to expert decisions from the perspective of signaling theory. We collect data on both crowd-funded startups and matching angel-funded startups. We track sequential financing rounds and analyze whether VCs show different valuations of the two types of startups. Our results show no statistically significant differ...

Crowdfunding as a Capital Source for Women Entrepreneurs

Cloze-Elide Test as an Alternative Test Method: Linking Personality Types to Test Method Performance

More innovative test methods may measure language learners’ test performance more accurately, contributing to much fairer decisions. This study examined Iranian language learners’ performance on cloze-elide test as an innovative, integrative test method. It specifically focused on investigating whether personality types correlated with their performance and whether personality types could predi...

Research on the Current State of Crowdfunding: The Effect of Crowdfunding Performance and Outside Capital

Improving the Role of Equity Crowdfunding in Europe's Capital Markets

• Equity crowdfunding is more complex than other forms of crowdfunding and requires proper checks and balances if it is to provide a viable channel for financial intermediation in the seed and early-stage market in Europe. It is important to explore this new channel of funding for young and innovative firms given the critical role these start-ups can play job creation and economic growth in Eur...