scholarly journals Venture Capital Investment and the Post-IPO Performance of Entrepreneurial Firms: Evidence from the People's Republic of China

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Di Guo ◽  
Kun Jiang ◽  
Xiaoting Mai

We examine the effects of venture capital (VC) investment on the performance (measured by return on assets, return on equity, and Tobin's Q) and growth (measured by growth of total sales and total number of employees) of entrepreneurial firms in the People's Republic of China (PRC) after an initial public offering (IPO). Firm-level panel data analysis shows that VC investment contributes to the long-term performance and growth of entrepreneurial firms after an IPO. Meanwhile, we observe a significant and positive relationship between corporate governance of firms and VC investment. However, we do not find that experience or specialization of VC firms influences the effects of venture investment on post-IPO performance or growth of entrepreneurial firms in the PRC.

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
pp. 154-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu Wang ◽  
Zhuan Xie ◽  
Xiaobo Zhang ◽  
Yiping Huang

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangjun Shen

Computer and information technology is considered one of the most powerful engines of modern growth, but more empirical evidence is needed to quantify its impacts. This paper studies the role of computer and information technology in industrial restructuring by observing structural change in the manufacturing sector in the People's Republic of China using a large firm-level data set. Computer and information technology is found to boost changes in industrial structure substantially. This paper also identifies faster and higher-quality growth of firms as the underlying channel through which computer use can improve industrial structure. Firms using computers grow faster, spend more on research and development, and enjoy greater productivity.


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