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Strategy and performance of new ventures: A contingency model of the role and influence of the venture capitalist

Frits Wijbenga
,
Theo Postma
,
Arjen Van Witteloostuijn
&
Peter Zwart
Pages 231-250 | Published online: 26 Nov 2010

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