A longitudinal study on the relationship between financial bootstrapping and new venture growth
Publication type
Journal article with impact factorPublication Year
2011Journal
Entrepreneurship & Regional DevelopmentPublication Volume
23Publication Issue
9/10Publication Begin page
681Publication End page
705
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While bootstrap finance is widely used in entrepreneurial ventures, both scholars and practitioners have presented conflicting views on the relation between financial bootstrapping and venture growth. This article empirically investigates the association between bootstrap strategies used at startup and subsequent venture growth. For this purpose, we use a longitudinal database comprising data from both questionnaires and financial accounts of 214 new ventures. Findings demonstrate that the association between financial bootstrapping and venture growth is either nonexistent or positive. More specifically, new ventures that use more owner funds, employ more interim personnel, encourage customers to pay more quickly, and apply for more subsidy programs exhibit higher growth over time. We discuss the managerial and policy implications of these results and suggest avenues for future research.Keyword
Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Bootstrapping, Startups, Growth, Bootstrap Strategies, Venture DevelopmentKnowledge Domain/Industry
Entrepreneurshipae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1080/08985626.2010.502250