This work is divided into different parts. The first part Framework and theoretical background introduces the business life cycle concept and the definition of the basic terms Start Up, finance and investment. Furthermore the first part presents briefly the different types of financing. The second section Financing sources of Start Ups goes much depper into the different financing types for Start Ups by differencing according to equity financing, debt financing, internal and external financing. The third part Categorization of Start Ups attempts to find similarities in the different business models of Start Ups in order to segment the Start Ups. The fourth chapter Results tries to match the results of section two Financing sources of Start Ups and section three Categorization of Start Ups in order to answer the research question. The last section Conclusion will complete and limit the entire work and will give recommendation for further research.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Problem definition
- Research question and objectives
- Structure and methodology
- Framework and theoretical background
- Business Life Cycle Concept
- Definitions
- Overview of the types of financing
- Internal financing
- External financing
- Mezzanine financing
- Financing sources for Start Ups
- Equity financing
- Bootstrapping
- Friends and Relatives
- Angel Investors / Business Angels
- Venture Capital
- Crowd funding & Crowd investing
- Government Grants & Public support programs
- Incubators
- Debt financing
- Bank loans
- Government Grants & Public support programs
- Mezzanie financing
- Equity financing
- Categorization of Start Ups
- Results
Objectives and Key Themes
This work aims to provide an in-depth analysis of financing options for start-ups, exploring the relationship between business models and appropriate funding strategies. The research focuses on identifying suitable financing sources for various start-up phases and business models, considering the challenges and opportunities inherent in each stage of development.
- Types of financing for start-ups
- The relationship between business models and financing strategies
- Challenges and opportunities associated with different funding sources
- The role of government support and public programs in start-up financing
- The importance of understanding the business life cycle concept for successful financing
Chapter Summaries
The first chapter introduces the research question and objectives, outlining the problem definition and the overall structure of the work. Chapter 2 delves into the framework and theoretical background, exploring the Business Life Cycle Concept and defining key terms relevant to the topic of start-up financing. Chapter 3 provides a comprehensive overview of various financing sources, covering both equity and debt financing options, as well as mezzanine financing. This chapter examines the advantages and disadvantages of each source, analyzing their suitability for different stages of a start-up's life cycle. Chapter 4 focuses on the categorization of start-ups, exploring the different types of businesses and their specific financing needs. Chapter 5 presents the results of the research, analyzing the findings and drawing conclusions based on the data collected. The final chapter, not included in this preview, will offer a comprehensive summary of the research findings, address the research question, and discuss the limitations of the study.
Keywords
Start-up financing, business models, equity financing, debt financing, mezzanine financing, business life cycle, venture capital, angel investors, crowd funding, government grants, public support programs, bootstrapping, incubators.
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- Master of Business Administration (MBA) Martin Pruschkowski (Author), 2015, How to finance a Start Up, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/432961
