Exit routes, investor type, and the Covid-19 crisis: Insights from UK equity-funded companies

C-Tier
Journal: Economics Letters
Year: 2024
Volume: 243
Issue: C

Authors (3)

Kacer, Marek (not in RePEc) Wilson, Nicholas (University of Leeds) Zouari, Sana (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

0.335 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 0.5x C-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

Using a sample of UK equity funded companies, we examine differences in the exit strategy of companies funded by distinct investor types and operating in various technology intensive sectors during a period of crisis. Our results corroborate the hypothesis that investor involvement through oversight and imparting expertise augments the likelihood of favourable outcomes. This is particularly evident in high technology sectors. We observe increased exit activity amidst the crisis and notable disparities, contingent upon investor type, concerning chosen exit pathways.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:ecolet:v:243:y:2024:i:c:s0165176524003884
Journal Field
General
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-29