Economics
Why do some US universities generate more venture-backed academic entrepreneurs than others?
Document Type
Article
Abstract
In this study, I identify academic entrepreneurs using biographical information on start-up founders contained in a comprehensive venture capital database. Multivariate analyses are conducted to investigate why some US universities generate more venture-backed academic entrepreneurs than others. I find that national academy membership and total faculty awards are the most significant variables in explaining the number of venture-backed entrepreneurs from a university. In contrast, the abundance of venture capital near the university has no significant effect, which is surprising given that this study focuses exclusively on venture-backed entrepreneurs.
Publication Title
Venture Capital
Publication Date
4-2009
Volume
11
Issue
2
First Page
133
Last Page
162
ISSN
1369-1066
DOI
10.1080/13691060802525270
Keywords
academic entrepreneur, university spin-off, venture capital
Repository Citation
Zhang, Junfu, "Why do some US universities generate more venture-backed academic entrepreneurs than others?" (2009). Economics. 40.
https://commons.clarku.edu/faculty_economics/40
