An assessment of government funding of business angel networks in Flanders

Abstract: 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
• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Postprint ; begutachtet (peer reviewed) ; In: Regional Studies ; 44 (2010) 1 ; 119-130

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Wirtschaft

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Mannheim
• (when): 2010
• Creator: Collewaert, Veroniek ; Manigart, Sophie ; Aernoudt, Rudy

Further information

• DOI: 10.1080/00343400802070860
• URN: urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-215939
• Rights: Open Access unbekannt; Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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