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  • July 2001
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Ethics in Venture Capital

By: Ashish Nanda
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Abstract

Discusses potential conflicts of interest that venture capitalists face in dealing with entrepreneurs. Critiques arguments that such conflicts are easily managed and unproblematic. Suggests four ways to address potential conflicts.

Keywords

Conflict of Interests; Venture Capital; Ethics

Citation

Nanda, Ashish. "Ethics in Venture Capital." Harvard Business School Background Note 902-028, July 2001.
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