Scale-ups and High-Growth Firms : Theory, Definitions, and Measurement /

This open access book goes into the details of the characteristics of scale-ups, touching upon various theoretical perspectives (stages of growth models, the role of intangible capital, the tradeoffs between fixed costs and marginal costs) relating to firm growth, to provide a clear definition of th...

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Main Authors: Coad, Alex (Author), Bornhäll, Anders (Author), Daunfeldt, Sven-Olov (Author), McKelvie, Alexander (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2024.
Edition:1st ed. 2024.
Series:SpringerBriefs in Business,
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This open access book goes into the details of the characteristics of scale-ups, touching upon various theoretical perspectives (stages of growth models, the role of intangible capital, the tradeoffs between fixed costs and marginal costs) relating to firm growth, to provide a clear definition of this emerging concept. Given the disproportionately large economic contribution of a small number of fast-growing firms, there has been growing interest in a category of dynamic ventures called "scale-ups". The term was popularized by Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists before receiving attention from academics and public policy makers. However, there remains considerable confusion regarding what a scale-up actually is. This is an open access book.
Physical Description:1 online resource (XI, 61 pages 4 illustrations, 3 illustrations in color.)
ISBN:9789819713790
ISSN:2191-5490
DOI:10.1007/978-981-97-1379-0
Access:Open Access