Firm Networks and the Firm Development: The Role of the Relational Mix

DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.9

Lechner, Christian ; Dowling, Michael ; Welpe, Isabell

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Abstract

This study examines the role of different networks, called the relational mix, on the development of the entrepreneurial firm. Our regression analysis of survey data from 60 venture capital-financed firms questions the importance of network size on firm development. Rather, our results suggest that different types of networks are more important for firm development. In particular, we found a ...