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When do venture capitalists collaborate? Evidence on the driving forces of venture capital syndication

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  • Christian Hopp, 2010. "When do venture capitalists collaborate? Evidence on the driving forces of venture capital syndication," Small Business Economics, Springer, vol. 35(4), pages 417-431, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:sbusec:v:35:y:2010:i:4:p:417-431
    DOI: 10.1007/s11187-008-9169-z
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