Existing literature suggests a strong relationship between a vibrant venture capital market and an active stock market: venture capital flourishes when venture capitalists can readily exit from successful portfolio companies through initial public offerings (“IPOs”), and IPOs are in turn...

This is the first article that analyzes Professor Ronald Gilson's theory of “simultaneity” in engineering a venture capital market in the context of China. Based on both quantitative and qualitative data collected by the author, this article analyzes how China has created the fastest...

This article examines the existing regulatory framework governing venture capital in Singapore. It discusses the present legal structures and tax policies, and examines recent law reforms that aim to encourage fund managers to re-domicile their venture capital funds in Singapore, such as the...

This chapter focuses on the development of non-bank financial institutions, particularly venture capital (VC), angel capital, private equity, foreign funds and their role in funding entrepreneurial ventures in China. It examines the exits of VC-backed companies through IPOs and acquisitions. It...