The entrepreneurial finance markets of the future: a comparison of crowdfunding and initial coin offerings
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Abstract
Entrepreneurial finance markets are in a dynamic state. New market niches and players have developed and continue to emerge. The rules of the game and the methods for receiving financial backing have changed in many ways. This editorial and the special issue of Small Business Economics focus on crowdfunding (CF) and initial coin offerings (ICOs), which are two distinct but important entrepreneurial finance market segments of the future. Although the two market segments initially appear to be similar, we identify differences between them. Our comparison focuses on the stakeholders, microstructures, regulatory environments, and development of the markets. We conclude with suggestions for future ICO and CF research.
Details
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 865-882 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Small Business Economics |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2021 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |
Externally published | Yes |
External IDs
WOS | 000525297000001 |
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Scopus | 85083387133 |
ORCID | /0000-0002-0576-7759/work/142239290 |
Keywords
Keywords
- Blockchain, Crowdfunding, Entrepreneurial finance, ICOs, Initial coin offering, SME financing