Financing innovative development : comparative review of the experiences of UNECE countries in early-stage financing

This Publication Provides A Comparative Review Of Policy Initiatives In The Unece Countries Seeking To Improve The Financing Environment For Innovative Firms In The Early Stages Of Their Development. It Discusses The Specific Financing Problems Of Innovative Intermediaries, Namely Business Angels And Venture Capitalists. This Report Presents An Overview Of The Major Trends In Financing Provided By These Intermediaries.--publisher's Description. Introduction -- The Nature And Financing Of Innovative Enterprises -- Equity Financing Of Early-stage Innovative Enterprises -- The Levers Of Early-stage Equity Financing -- Review Of Policy Initiatives To Address Early Stage Equity Financing Of Innovative Firms -- Policy Recommendations. United Nations Economic Commission For Europe Ece/ceci/2 United Nations Publication. - Sales No. E.08.ii.e.2. Includes Bibliographical References. This publication provides a comparative review of policy initiatives in the UNECE countries seeking to improve the financing environment for innovative firms in the early stages of their development. It discusses the specific financing problems of innovative intermediaries, namely business angels and venture capitalists. This report presents an overview of the major trends in financing provided by these intermediaries.--Résumé de l'éditeur UN publication sales number E.08.II.E.2 ECE/CECI/2.