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Linguistic Style and Crowdfunding: Moving the Current Debate Forward

In: New Frontiers in Entrepreneurial Finance Research

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  • Riccardo Maiolini
  • Francesco Cappa
  • Francesco Fasano

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of the key insights from recent studies concerning the relevance of linguistic style for the success of crowdfunding campaigns, an emerging phenomenon of unconventional financing methods for entrepreneurial projects. In this study, we evidenced how the language used by entrepreneurs to attract funds is crucial for the success of the crowdfunding campaign because it affects the information asymmetries surrounding the project. Additionally, we propose new possible streams of research concerning the role of linguistic style on the success of funding campaigns. We identify promising research directions, based on preliminary results, regarding the influence of repetitive words and different linguistic models on crowdfunding success. Overall, this chapter evidences, based on the state of the art of scientific studies, the importance of considering narrative style when entrepreneurs decide to start a new crowdfunding campaign, and paves the way for interesting future research that may be conducted.

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  • Riccardo Maiolini & Francesco Cappa & Francesco Fasano, 2019. "Linguistic Style and Crowdfunding: Moving the Current Debate Forward," World Scientific Book Chapters, in: Anita Quas & Yan Alperovych & Cristiano Bellavitis & Ine Paeleman & Dzidziso Samuel Kamuriwo (ed.), New Frontiers in Entrepreneurial Finance Research, chapter 6, pages 149-179, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd..
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:wschap:9789811202766_0006
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    1. Fasano, Francesco & Rocca, Maurizio La & Cariola, Alfio & Passarelli, Mariacarmela, 2023. "Banking relationship and research spin-offs’ life cycle: The Italian experience," Research in International Business and Finance, Elsevier, vol. 65(C).

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    Keywords

    Entrepreneurship; Venture Capital; Private Equity; Innovation; Public Policy; Crowdfunding; Incubators; Mini Bonds; Developing Countries; Green Projects;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship
    • G3 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance

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