An assessment of government funding of business angel networks in Flanders

Journal article | Zeitschriftenartikel

We evaluate whether government intervention through the subsidization of business angel networks enhances regional economic growth. We show that, firstly, BANs reduce the information and financing problems entrepreneurial companies face. Secondly, these companies contribute to economic development and growth. Thirdly, there are positive indicators of future potential, such as an upward evolution in value creation and ability to raise follow-on financing. Finally, the programme has many positive indirect effects. This leads us to tentatively conclude that public BAN support is warranted. However, to make this conclusion more robust requires a longer-term evaluation.

Object Details

• Alternative title: Eine Bewertung der staatlichen Finanzierung von Business-Angel-Netzwerken in Flandern
• Extent: Seite(n): 119-130
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Status: Postprint; begutachtet (peer reviewed)

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Regional Studies, 44(1)

Classification and Topics

• Subject: Wirtschaft ; Wirtschaftspolitik ; Volkswirtschaftslehre ; Risikokapital ; Politik ; Wirtschaftsentwicklung

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Collewaert, Veroniek ; Manigart, Sophie ; Aernoudt, Rudy
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Vereinigtes Königreich
• (when): 2010

Further information

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00343400802070860
• URN: urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-215939
• Rights: GESIS - Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften. Bibliothek Köln
• Last update: 21.06.2024, 4:27 PM CEST