We analyze the relationship between contracts and returns in private equity (PE) investments. Contractual control in the form of covenants tends to be employed to identify good deals. Better quality firms are more likely to have covenant-rich contracts, as they are less concerned by the...

Venture Capital. A Euro-System Approach covers a wide spectrum of topics: it investigates the way venture capital really works, the relations between venture capital, corporate banking and stock exchanges, market trends in Europe and the US, legal issues related to the creation of venture...

In the dynamic realm of early-stage investments, startups and venture capital firms engage in a thrilling dance of risk and reward, seeking the next big breakthrough in a vibrant ecosystem dominated by the right connections. The study approaches seed investing through the lenses of network...