Is the growing wealth the driving force for venture capital fundraising in Europe? An empirical analysis

Ewelina Sokołowska

Applied Economics Letters, 2016, vol. 23, issue 16, 1125-1129

Abstract: There has been no study aimed to determine to what extent the growth of wealth, on a global scale, contributes to stimulating investments in high-risk ventures. This article intents to answer the question: Does the growing wealth drive venture capital fundraising in Europe? Additionally, we will calculate short-term forecasts of the increased-risk capital market for the years 2015–2017. Recognition of the factors impacting the vc/pe market allows stimulation of development of the increased-risk capital. Venture capital serves as a source of financing of prospective projects, stimulates innovation and promotes small and medium enterprises. Owing to counteracting unemployment, this capital economically supports development of countries.

Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1080/13504851.2015.1137542

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