The role of corporate funds and other variables in startup performance

Abstract

Survival remains an important determinant of success of startups in the startup ecosystem. The study investigates the role of corporate funds alongside size, sector, incubation and level of technology used on success of startups in India. Utilising fsQCA approach in the dataset containing early and later stage startups. the findings reveal that corporate funds in startups individually impact the survival of firms but the effect is not significant. There is a positive impact of corporate funds alongside other variables namely; size, sector, incubation and technology employeed.