Scale-Ups and High-Growth Firms: Theory, Definitions, and Measurement

By Anders Bornhäll, Alex Coad, Sven-Olov Daunfeldt

This open access book goes into the details of the characteristics of scale-ups, touching upon various theoretical perspectives (stages of growth models, the role of intangible capital, the tradeoffs between fixed costs and marginal costs) relating to firm growth, to provide a clear definition of this emerging concept. Given the disproportionately large economic contribution of a small number of fast-growing firms, there has been growing interest in a category of dynamic ventures called "scale-ups". The term was popularized by Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists before receiving attention from academics and public policy makers. However, there remains considerable confusion regarding what a scale-up actually is.

This is an open access book.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9819713781
• ISBN13: 9789819713783
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 61 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"