Human capital theory and venture capital firms : Exploring "home runs" and "strike outs"

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Dimov, D.P. and Shepherd, D.A., 2005. Human capital theory and venture capital firms : Exploring "home runs" and "strike outs". Journal of Business Venturing, 20 (1), pp. 1-21.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusvent.2003.12.007

Abstract

Using a human capital perspective, we investigated the relationship between the education and experience of the top management teams of venture capital firms (VCFs) and the firms' performance. We found that although general human capital had a positive association with the proportion of portfolio companies that went public [initial public offering (IPO)], specific human capital did not. However, we did find that specific human capital was negatively associated with the proportion of portfolio companies that went bankrupt. Interestingly, some findings were contrary to expectations from a human capital perspective, specifically the relationship between general human capital and the proportion of portfolio companies that went bankrupt. Future research is suggested.

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Item Type	Articles
Creators	Dimov, D.P.and Shepherd, D.A.
DOI	10.1016/j.jbusvent.2003.12.007
Departments	School of Management
Publisher Statement	Dimov_J_Business_Venturing_2005_20_1_1.pdf: NOTICE: this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Journal of Business Venturing. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Journal of Business Venturing, vol 20, issue 1, 2005, DOI 10.1016/j.jbusvent.2003.12.007
Refereed	Yes
Status	Published
ID Code	32472

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