'A highly readable and informative book...which is unlikely to be surpassed for some considerable time. A very wide range of readers could undoubtedly gain new perspectives and insights from reading this text.' - British Accounting Review'[The book] adds much needed depth in our understanding of a complex topic. This is a high quality volume that should be an essential library purchase and recommended reading, not only for scholars and advanced graduate students, but also a highly valuable book for all stakeholders involved in high-tech industry venture capital.' - International Small Business Journal

• Part 1: Conceptual Framework 1.Background 2.Risk and Uncertainty Part 2: Sampling and Evidence 3.Sampling, Fieldwork and Instrumentation 4.Investor and Investee Appraisal of Risk Part 3: Statistical Analysis 5.Investor-Investee Statistical Analysis 6.Risk Appraisal by Investors: Statistical Analysis Part 4: Case Study Analysis 7.Case Study Analysis of Risk Appraisal by Entrepreneurs 8.Further Illustrative Case Studies Part 5: Reporting and Investment 9.Financial Reporting, Risk Disclosure and Intangible Assets 10.Behavioural Variables and Investment Fund Allocation Part 6: Concluding Material 11.Conclusion

'A highly readable and informative book...which is unlikely to be surpassed for some considerable time. A very wide range of readers could undoubtedly gain new perspectives and insights from reading this text.' - British Accounting Review'[The book] adds much needed depth in our understanding of a complex topic. This is a high quality volume that should be an essential library purchase and recommended reading, not only for scholars and advanced graduate students, but also a highly valuable book for all stakeholders involved in high-tech industry venture capital.' - International Small Business Journal

• Part 1: Conceptual Framework 1.Background 2.Risk and Uncertainty Part 2: Sampling and Evidence 3.Sampling, Fieldwork and Instrumentation 4.Investor and Investee Appraisal of Risk Part 3: Statistical Analysis 5.Investor-Investee Statistical Analysis 6.Risk Appraisal by Investors: Statistical Analysis Part 4: Case Study Analysis 7.Case Study Analysis of Risk Appraisal by Entrepreneurs 8.Further Illustrative Case Studies Part 5: Reporting and Investment 9.Financial Reporting, Risk Disclosure and Intangible Assets 10.Behavioural Variables and Investment Fund Allocation Part 6: Concluding Material 11.Conclusion

'A highly readable and informative book...which is unlikely to be surpassed for some considerable time. A very wide range of readers could undoubtedly gain new perspectives and insights from reading this text.' - British Accounting Review'[The book] adds much needed depth in our understanding of a complex topic. This is a high quality volume that should be an essential library purchase and recommended reading, not only for scholars and advanced graduate students, but also a highly valuable book for all stakeholders involved in high-tech industry venture capital.' - International Small Business Journal

• Part 1: Conceptual Framework 1.Background 2.Risk and Uncertainty Part 2: Sampling and Evidence 3.Sampling, Fieldwork and Instrumentation 4.Investor and Investee Appraisal of Risk Part 3: Statistical Analysis 5.Investor-Investee Statistical Analysis 6.Risk Appraisal by Investors: Statistical Analysis Part 4: Case Study Analysis 7.Case Study Analysis of Risk Appraisal by Entrepreneurs 8.Further Illustrative Case Studies Part 5: Reporting and Investment 9.Financial Reporting, Risk Disclosure and Intangible Assets 10.Behavioural Variables and Investment Fund Allocation Part 6: Concluding Material 11.Conclusion