This paper examines variability in forms of organisation, in terms of forward and backward networking versus vertical integration, in biotechnology SMEs. The study examines forms of organisation in a set of firms across different application segments. The forms of organisation vary by...

The paper reports an empirical study on the non-financial value-added provided by Venture Capital investors to their investee firms. This study will use a four-class grouping of the various non-financial value-adding capabilities provided by VC firms, namely, scouting, monitoring, signalling and...

This paper presents the first results of ETLA and Etlatieto Ltd Study of Finnish biotechnology firms. The majority of Finnish biotechnology firms are quite young and still in the early stages of gainful economic activities. Their turnover, profits and exports are, for the younger firms in...