This study sheds light on the prevalence, focus, and key structural dimensions of the Impact
Tech Startup—a new organizational category of enterprise whose technologically innovative …

The Impact Tech Startup (ITS) is a new, rapidly developing type of organizational category.
Based on an entrepreneurial approach and technological foundations, ITSs adopt …

Impact startups are innovative new ventures that diffuse solutions at scale that have a
sustainability net benefit. They play an important role in the sustainability transition as actors …

For research as well as policymakers aiming at fostering multilevel transitions toward
sustainability, there is a clear need to better understand the transformative role and …

While startups are acknowledged for their potential to address sustainability issues, little is
known on how to assess their impact, given the uncertainty they deal with and their lack of …

Purpose In this study, the authors dive into the assessment process of startups by impact
investors. In particular, the purpose of this study is to investigate the preferences impact …

This dissertation has been inspired by the belief that progress in sustainable development is
possible and entrepreneurs can play an important role in it. This belief is not blind to the fact …

Startups play a crucial role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
through their innovative solutions that increasingly focus on sustainability. However, they …

Sustainability is one of the key requirements for any business, and continuously changing
business requirements and the environment are the main drivers of sustainable business …

The need for climate action has increased attention to sustainability‐focused
entrepreneurship. In this context, entrepreneurial firms play a fundamental role in …