What do venture capitalists think of venture capital research?. Issue 1 (2nd January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cannice, Mark V.; Allen, Jonathan P.; Tarrazo, Manuel
• Is Part Of: Venture capital. Volume 18:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 20
• Publication Date: 2016-01-02
• Subjects: Venture capital -- Silicon Valley -- Delphi method -- exit strategies -- fund raising; Venture capital -- Periodicals; Entrepreneurship -- Periodicals; 332.041
• DOI: 10.1080/13691066.2016.1102393
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1369-1066

Abstract

Abstract: Given the growing economic impact of venture capital and the increasing amount of scholarly work in this field, an assessment of the relevance and value of venture capital research to practicing venture capitalists is appropriate. To better understand its usefulness, we employed a Delphi methodology to solicit professional venture capitalists' insight on existing research, on expected changes in the venture capital environment, and on the most relevant research topics going forward. We found VCs seek more research in exit strategies and performance, and less in fundraising. VCs also indicated that ongoing structural changes in the industry can inform future research directions.