Venture capital, islamic finance and smes : valuation, structuring and monitoring practices ... in india

This book explores how the venture capital sector supports growth and development of SMEs. The text draws from major international empirical studies in Indian and Islamic industries to analyse techniques used by venture capitalists to value, structure and monitor investments. This book is essential for students, policy makers and practitioners. The role and contribution of smaller enterprises is acknowledged throughout the globe. The primary scope of this book is to explore the operations of the venture capital sector in supporting the growth and development of SMEs. Another theme explores the role of Islamic finance as a possible alternative source of risk capital. These topics are considered in the context of India, a fascinating country of many contrasts and enormous economic potential. The book is underpinned by a major empirical study of the venture capital industry in that country. A distinctive focus is the analysis of techniques used by venture capitalists to value, structure and monitor their investments. the book also draws on a comprehensive literature review, as well as secondary data and information from specialist research institutions and the financial media. The book fills gaps in academic knowledge and the material should be of great interest to students, policy makers and practitioners The role and contribution of smaller enterprises is acknowledged throughout the globe. The primary scope of this book is to explore the operations of the venture capital sector in supporting the growth and development of SMEs. Another theme explores the role of Islamic finance as a possible alternative source of risk capital. These topics are considered in the context of India, a fascinating country of many contrasts and enormous economic potential. The book is underpinned by a major empirical study of the venture capital industry in that country. A distinctive focus is the analysis of techniques used by venture capitalists to value, structure and monitor their investments. the book also draws on a comprehensive literature review, as well as secondary data and information from specialist research institutions and the financial media. The book fills gaps in academic knowledge and the material should be of great interest to students, policy makers and practitioners alike. -- Book jacket Front Matter....Pages i-xvi Introduction....Pages 1-4 An Introduction to the Small Business Sector....Pages 5-19 Barriers to Growth in SMEs....Pages 20-34 An Introduction to Venture Capital....Pages 35-51 Venture Capital: Theoretical Foundations for Research....Pages 52-71 An Introduction to India: The Economy, Financial System, SMEs and Venture Capital....Pages 72-97 Venture Capital in India: The Analytical Framework....Pages 98-121 Venture Capital in India: Research Methodology and Findings....Pages 122-147 Business Ethics and Venture Capital in Islam....Pages 148-169 Conclusions....Pages 170-192 Back Matter....Pages 193-223

the Primary Scope Of This Book Is To Explore The Operations Of The Venture Capital Sector In Supporting The Growth And Development Of Smes. A Distinctive Focus Is The Analysis Of Techniques Used By Venture Capitalists To Value, Structure And Monitor Their Investments. The Empirical Analysis, Conducted In India, Fills Gaps In Academic Knowledge; The Role Of Islamic Finance As An Alternative Source Of Risk Finance For Smes Is Also Covered.

Explores the operations of the venture capital sector in supporting the growth and development of SMEs. This book is underpinned by an empirical study of the venture capital industry in India. It also analyzes the techniques used by venture capitalists to value, structure and monitor their investments and is for policy makers and practitioners "Venture Capital, Islamic Finance and SME's is a welcome addition for venture capital practitioners, entrepreneurs, Islamic bankers and academics ... The book is exceptionally well organized so that the authors' presentation of information and argument is easy to follow."--Fara Madehah Ahmad Farid, Review of Islamic Economics