Crisis to opportunity: venture capital´s strategic role in navigating economic shifts

Abstract

This thesis explores how extraordinary events leading to economic shocks can transform into strategic opportunities for venture capital (VC) investments, through an analysis of the 2008 financial crisis. Utilizing both quantitative and qualitative analyses, this work aims to understand shifts in VC investment and number of VC Deals in response to such crisis. The purpose is to delineate the role of VC in capitalizing on changed economic conditions, highlighting their strategic impact on market dynamics and their ability to act as drivers for innovation.