Singapore venture capital industry: A study of potential long term challenges

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2011

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Munson, Julian Michael

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Bachelor of Commerce Best Business Research Papers

Abstract

The Singaporean government has aggressively attempted to build a thriving venture capital industry over the past several years. This paper attempts to explain why venture capitalism is important to Singapore and how the industry has evolved to its current state, and to look at the challenges faced. A Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat (SWOT) analysis was utilized to assess the current integrity and future potential of the industry. During my SWOT analysis, I also sought the advice of regional industry experts to help generate recommendations. Subsequently I investigated the assumptions that Singaporean people are not well-suited to the risk-taking culture associated with the venture capital industry. This paper concludes with the understanding that substantial potential exists within Singapore’s venture capital industry, and its success hinges on changes of both its people and its government.

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Munson, J. M. (2011). Singapore venture capital industry: A study of potential long term challenges. Bachelor of Commerce Best Business Research Papers, 4, 130-143.