The primary scope of this book is to explore the operations of the venture capital sector in supporting the growth and development of SMEs. A distinctive focus is the analysis of techniques used by venture capitalists to value, structure and monitor their investments. The empirical analysis, conducted in India, fills gaps in academic knowledge; the role of Islamic finance as an alternative source of risk finance for SMEs is also covered.

This book explores how the venture capital sector supports growth and development of SMEs. The text draws from major international empirical studies in Indian and Islamic industries to analyse techniques used by venture capitalists to value, structure and monitor investments. This book is essential for students, policy makers and practitioners.