The M&A dynamics of European science-based entrepreneurial firms

Journal of Technology Transfer

Volumn 35, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 141-180

  Bonardo, Damiano ^a   Paleari, Stefano ^a   Vismara, Silvio ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BERGAMO   (Italy)

Author keywords

Europe; IPOs; M As; SBEFs; Science based entrepreneurship; University spin offs

Indexed keywords

EUROPE; IPOS; SBEFS; SCIENCE-BASED ENTREPRENEURSHIP; UNIVERSITY SPIN-OFFS;

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT; TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER;

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS;

EID: 76049122156     PISSN: 08929912     EISSN: 15737047     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10961-009-9109-3     Document Type: Article

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