Venture capital is an important source of funding in entrepreneurial firms. High-technology industries have been the major recipients of this financing in the past. This paper addresses venture capital within the hospitality industry and investigates the attractiveness of the hospitality industry to venture capitalists.
The findings of this study indicate that the hospitality industry is not perceived by venture capitalists to be one of the most lucrative industries for investment. The possible reasons for this are discussed.
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