[PDF][PDF] Platform Ecosystems, Bottlenecks, and M&A Activity: Implications for Platform Regulation

J van Angeren, M Miric, H Özalp - Academy of Management …, 2025 - researchgate.net
An increasing number of firms are part of a platform ecosystem, and this directly impacts
their ability to create and capture value. In these ecosystems, various actors-notably the …

The Role of Digital Platforms in Shaping Tech Venture Innovation

GZ Jin, M Leccese, L Wagman - 2025 - nber.org
This chapter examines the multifaceted interactions between top digital platforms and
technology ventures across capital, labor, innovation, and product markets. Exploring how …

Rethinking the Traditional M&A Motivations within the Platform Acquisitions Context

Y Cheng, DD Sokol, C Cennamo - 2025 - papers.ssrn.com
This chapter evaluates the relevance of traditional M&A theories to platforms, highlighting
shifts toward technological synergies and ecosystem scalability. It identifies gaps in …

Cross-Border Network Effects: A Demand-Side Perspective on Early Internationalization of Latecomers

S Park, S Chang - Cornell SC Johnson College of Business …, 2024 - papers.ssrn.com
Strategy scholars have explored the persistent heterogeneity in firm performance through
the entry-order effect, particularly highlighting early internationalization. While previous …

Competition in an Age of Ecosystems: Implications for Strategy

J Loonam - Digital Transformation and Innovation in Emerging …, 2025 - igi-global.com
Organisations are increasingly looking beyond the firm to seek value creating opportunities.
In particular, with the rise of digital technologies a new era of platforms, and business …