The impact of post involvement of Business Angels on the commercial performance of start up businesses

A Case Study of UK enterprises

Bachelorarbeit , 2013 , 92 Seiten , Note: B

BWL - Unternehmensgründung, Start-ups, Businesspläne

In this dissertation, it was shown that Business Angels have the relevant prerequisites or what may
refer to the ability in providing funding as well as business expertise; in so doing BAs create
a potential platform that may assist to overcome all the above mentioned difficulties.
Moreover, in this dissertation the researcher set out to investigate the benefits associated with
BAs post-involvement activities. At the same time the study shows whether BAs assist start
up businesses in United Kingdom overcome the difficulties posed by financial as well as
human capital impediments that they often succumb to. In this regard, the dissertation builds
on other work done by Munck and Saublens (2005) and especially paying attention to the
different experiences for start up businesses (small enterprises) that have been involved with
BAs. The dissertation also opens by capturing the research gaps identified here above prior to
introducing an evaluation of BAs’ benefits. Further, the methodology is discussed prior to the
main discussion of the findings. In the conclusion, the research evaluates the benefits of post involvement of BAs to investee companies among other issues as highlighted in the
objectives and hypotheses of the study.

Table of Contents

• CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 Background of the Study
• 1.2 Research Problem
• 1.3 Aims of the Research
• 1.4 Research Questions
• 1.5 Research Objectives
• 1.6 Hypotheses
• 1.7 Scope of the Research
• 1.8 Importance of the Research
• 1.9 Research Methodology
• 1.10 Structure of the Dissertation
• 1.11 Chapter Summary
• CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.1 Business Angels and SMEs
• 2.2 Business angels Benefits to Investee Companies
• 2.2.1 Helping to Overcome Funding Difficulties
• 2.2.2 Involvement
• 2.2.3 Provision of Contacts
• 2.2.4 Facilitation of Further Funding
• 2.3 Evaluation of Past Methodologies on Post-Involvement of Business Angels
• 2.4 Value Added Contributions by Business Angels
• 2.5 Supervision and Monitoring Role
• 2.6 Resource Acquisition Role
• 2.7 Mentoring Role
• 2.8 Business Angels as Facilitators for Further Finance
• 2.9 Conceptual Framework
• 2.10 Summary
• CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Overview of the Research
• 3.2.1 Research objectives
• 3.2.2 Hypotheses
• 3.3.3 Research Approach
• 3.3 Research Philosophy
• 3.4 Research Design
• 3.5 Research Strategies
• 3.6 Research Time Horizon
• 3.7 Sample Population
• 3.8 Research Instrument and Data Collection Method
• 3.9 The Quantitative and Quantitative Aspects
• 3.10 Data Analysis and Interpretation Method
• 3.11 Limitations of the Study
• 3.12 Validity and Reliability
• 3.13 Ethical Considerations
• 3.14 Summary
• CHAPTER 4: DATA RESULTS, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Quantitative Data
• 4.2.1 Questionnaire Analysis
• 4.2.2.1 T-Tests
• 4.2.2.2 Correlations
• 4.3 Qualitative Data: Interview Analysis
• 4.4 Discussion: Linked with Research Objectives
• 4.4.1 BAs Post Involvement and Financial Stability
• 4.4.2 BAs Post-Investment Involvement and Investment Sustainability
• 4.4.3 BAs Enhance Business Partnerships
• 4.4.4 BAs Involvement and Successful Management and Leadership
• 4.5 Summary
• CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Conclusion
• 5.3 Overview of the Study
• 5.4 Major Findings of the Study
• 5.5 Recommendations
• 5.6 Reflection
• 5.7 Future Research

Objectives and Key Themes

This dissertation examines the impact of post-involvement of Business Angels (BAs) on the commercial performance of start-up businesses in the United Kingdom. It aims to identify and explore the ways in which BAs contribute to the financial stability, investment sustainability, business partnerships, and management and leadership success of investee companies.

• The role of Business Angels in supporting early-stage businesses.
• The relationship between post-investment involvement and the financial performance of start-ups.
• The impact of Business Angel contributions on factors such as investment sustainability, business partnerships, and management and leadership.
• An evaluation of methodologies for assessing the post-involvement of Business Angels.
• Recommendations for fostering a more robust and supportive ecosystem for Business Angels and start-ups.

Chapter Summaries

• Chapter 1: Introduction provides an overview of the research topic, outlining the background, research problem, aims, questions, objectives, hypotheses, scope, importance, methodology, and structure of the dissertation.
• Chapter 2: Literature Review reviews existing literature on the topic of Business Angels and their involvement in start-up businesses, examining the benefits they provide to investee companies, including financial support, access to networks, and guidance. The chapter explores different methodologies for evaluating post-involvement and examines specific contributions of Business Angels such as supervision, resource acquisition, and mentoring. It concludes with a conceptual framework that guides the study.
• Chapter 3: Methodology details the research design, data collection methods, and data analysis techniques used in the study. It discusses the research philosophy, strategies, and limitations of the study.
• Chapter 4: Data Results, Analysis and Discussion presents the findings of the study, analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data collected through questionnaires and interviews. The chapter discusses the relationship between the post-involvement of Business Angels and key aspects of the investee companies' performance, including financial stability, investment sustainability, business partnerships, and management and leadership.

Keywords

This dissertation focuses on the key concepts of Business Angels, post-investment involvement, commercial performance, start-up businesses, financial stability, investment sustainability, business partnerships, and management and leadership. It explores the contributions of Business Angels to the success of early-stage companies in the UK context.

• Hochschule: University of Cambridge
• Note: B
• Autor: Hillary Mwendwa (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2013
• Seiten: 92
• Katalognummer: V269365
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656605188
• ISBN (Buch): 9783656605171
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: business, angels, case, study