Firm Foundations and the Growth of Start-ups
The Research Area Comprises
- Indicators and Measurement of Firm Foundations
- Determinants of Firm Growth
- Human Capital Structures in Young Firms
- Family Firms and Hidden Champions
- Financing of Young Firms
- Evaluation of Instruments to Support Firm Foundations
Researchers in this area maintain a wide range of indicators on start-up activity in Germany. Assessing the conditions that mediate market entry and firm growth is a key focus of research. In this connection, researchers are able to draw on two unique databases: the Mannheim Enterprise Panel (MEP) and the IAB/ZEW Start-up Panel. These databases make a valuable contribution to improving the available resources for the study and promotion of start-ups.