Graduation Year
2016
Date of Submission
11-2015
Document Type
Campus Only Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Economics
Reader 1
Janet K. Smith
Rights Information
© 2015 Emily R Gran
Abstract
In this paper, I examine the role of VC reputation and participation in an Accelerator program in predicting the success of startup firms, as measured by social media exposure. I use a novel measure of early-stage growth defined by increased levels of social media and online traction. I hypothesize that investment from top tier VC firms will have a positive impact on a venture’s social media presence and online traction, as will the involvement in an Accelerator program. My data consists of 1,055 United States-based startup companies that have received between $4 million and $20 million of Series A funding over the years of 2009-2015. I found that both VC firm reputation and participation in an Accelerator program have a positive impact on overall social media and online traction for startups.
Recommended Citation
Gran, Emily R., "Impact of the Reputation of Venture Capital Firms and Startup Participation in Accelerator Programs on Early-Stage Startup Growth" (2016). CMC Senior Theses. 1295.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/1295
This thesis is restricted to the Claremont Colleges current faculty, students, and staff.
