Determinants affecting start-up funding: evidence from Greece
by Christos Ziakis; Maro Vlachopoulou; Konstantinos Fouskas
International Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation (IJTTC), Vol. 19, No. 4, 2022

Abstract: Start-up funding has been identified as a significant factor determining operational viability. Since start-up viability is ethnocentric and culture-specific, the factors that propel sufficient funding vary significantly between different countries. This research aims to examine the implications of each determinant of funding and to identify any similarities in characteristics shared by start-ups funded by similar sources. A literature review was conducted to assess the diverse categories of start-up funding and the factors influencing it. Moreover, 240 start-ups founded by Greek start-uppers were surveyed. According to the results, information and communications technology (ICT) related start-ups with intellectual properties, a complete business plan, and tax residency outside of Greece were more likely to receive funding from venture capitals. The study's findings have significant implications for policymakers who wish to develop a national entrepreneurship strategy that will actively enhance entrepreneurial actions and can lead to national economic growth.

Online publication date: Mon, 12-Dec-2022

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