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Catalysing Entrepreneurial Growth: Unleashing the Potential of Venture Capital and Private Equity in Developing Nations

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  • Asuamah Yeboah, Samuel

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This systematic review examines the importance, role, and challenges of venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) in driving entrepreneurial activities in developing nations. The review synthesizes existing literature and identifies key findings related to the impact of VC and PE on entrepreneurial growth and economic development. It explores barriers to accessing VC and PE, regulatory and legal challenges, as well as cultural and institutional factors that shape the VC and PE landscape in developing nations. The review also provides policy recommendations and highlights areas for further research, emphasizing the potential impact of VC and PE in driving entrepreneurial activities and fostering sustainable economic development in developing nations.

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  • Asuamah Yeboah, Samuel, 2023. "Catalysing Entrepreneurial Growth: Unleashing the Potential of Venture Capital and Private Equity in Developing Nations," MPRA Paper 117977, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised 20 Jun 2023.
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    Keywords

    Venture capital; private equity; entrepreneurship; economic development; developing nations; access to capital; regulatory framework; institutional factors;
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    JEL classification:

    • G24 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Investment Banking; Venture Capital; Brokerage
    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship
    • O16 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Financial Markets; Saving and Capital Investment; Corporate Finance and Governance

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