Intro; Contents; Contributors; Acronyms; List of Figures; List of Tables; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 The Rise of High-Tech Startups and Innovation Ecosystems in Brazil; 1.3 Book Structure and Framework; References; Part I High-Tech Startups; Chapter 2 Startups and Technology Transfer from Universities and Research Centers-An Analysis of the Impact on Launching New Products Jr.; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Theoretical Framework; 2.2.1 Resource-Based View; 2.2.2 Transfer of Knowledge in Networks; 2.2.3 Startups and the Contribution of Technology-Based Incubators (TBIs) 2.3 Results2.3.1 Perception of the Startup Regarding TBIs; 2.3.2 Innovative Performance of the Startup; 2.3.3 Profile of the Managers of Startups; 2.3.4 Relationship with Universities and Research Centers; 2.4 Conclusions; References; Chapter 3 Internationalization of Brazilian High-Tech Startups; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Literature Review; 3.2.1 The International Entrepreneurship Field; 3.2.2 Drivers of High-Tech Startup Internationalization; 3.3 Results; 3.4 Conclusions; References; Chapter 4 The Background of the Entrepreneur in High-Tech Incubated Startups; 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Product Innovation4.3 Background of the Entrepreneur; 4.3.1 Education of the Entrepreneur; 4.3.2 Experience of the Entrepreneur; 4.4 Characteristics of Entrepreneurs from Technology-Based Incubated Startups; 4.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5 The Financing of the Startup Life Cycle; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Angel Investment; 5.2.1 Definition; 5.2.2 Investment Process; 5.2.3 Opportunities; 5.2.4 Challenges; 5.2.5 Case Study: Buscapé; 5.3 Venture Capital; 5.3.1 Definition; 5.3.2 Investment Process; 5.3.3 Opportunities and Challenges; 5.3.4 Case Study: Neon Bank 5.4 Private Equity5.4.1 Definiton; 5.4.2 Investment Process; 5.4.3 Opportunities and Challenges; 5.4.4 Case Study: Cruzeiro Do Sul Educacional; 5.5 Corporate Venture Capital; 5.5.1 Definition; 5.5.2 Investment Process; 5.5.3 Opportunities and Challenges; 5.5.4 Case Study of Corporate Venture Capital in Brazil; 5.6 Government Financing; 5.6.1 Definition; 5.6.2 Investment Process; 5.6.3 Opportunities and Challenges; 5.7 Conclusion; References; Part II Innovation Ecosystems; Chapter 6 The Contribution of Technology Parks to High-Tech Startups; 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Product Development Process6.3 Technology Parks; 6.3.1 The Ecosystem of Technology Parks; 6.4 Analysis of the Selected Companies; 6.4.1 Company A; 6.4.1.1 Contributions of Actors Associated with the Technology Park for the Product Development Process of Company A; 6.4.2 Company B; 6.4.2.1 Contributions of Actors Associated with the Technology Park for the Product Development Process of Company B; 6.4.3 Company C; 6.4.3.1 Contributions of Actors Associated with the Technology Park for the Product Development Process of Company C; 6.4.4 Data Analysis and Discussion; 6.5 Conclusion.

This book examines the behaviour of high-tech startups and important aspects of innovation ecosystems in Brazil. In the first part, the chapters explore the experience of Brazilian high-tech startups with regard to innovation, funding, a background of the entrepreneur and their efforts entering international markets.