Dualistic analysis of mutual attraction and (e)valuation of impact start-ups and venture capital investors in Germany: the perspective of impact start-ups

Fernandes, MarcoWecker, Julian Marcel2024-12-092024-12-092024-01-262023-12-20http://hdl.handle.net/10362/176307Numerous reports and major conferences highlight an urgent need for accelerated efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Impact start-ups, being a provider of such innovative solutions, require venture capital (VC) investors. Through early-stage funding, VCs serve as an important growth enabler. Consequently, this interview-based study aims to highlight the attractiveness of VC investment for impact start-ups. This approach reveals impact start-up’s desire to attract VC investment. However, the insufficient availability additionally requires impact funding alternatives.engVenture capitalImpact start-upsFunding attractivenessFunding alternativesGerman ecosystemDualistic analysis of mutual attraction and (e)valuation of impact start-ups and venture capital investors in Germany: the perspective of impact start-upsmaster thesis203681266