Venture capital, Islamic finance and SMEs
Subtitle: valuation, structuring and monitoring practices in India
By: Mansoor Durrani and Grahame Boocock.
Contributors: Boocock, Grahame, 1952-
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 223
Subjects: Venture capital -- India.; Small business -- Finance -- India.; Finance -- Islamic countries.; Finance -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
Description: The role and contribution of smaller enterprises is acknowledged throughout the globe. The primary scope of this book is to explore the operations of the venture capital sector in supporting the growth and development of SMEs. Another theme explores the role of Islamic finance as a possible alternative source of risk capital. These topics are considered in the context of India, a fascinating country of many contrasts and enormous economic potential. The book is underpinned by a major empirical study of the venture capital industry in that country. A distinctive focus is the analysis of techniques used by venture capitalists to value, structure and monitor their investments. the book also draws on a comprehensive literature review, as well as secondary data and information from specialist research institutions and the financial media. The book fills gaps in academic knowledge and the material should be of great interest to students, policy makers and practitioners alike. -- Book jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.