Publications
Publications
- June 2005 (Revised July 2006)
- HBS Case Collection
fortu PowerCell GmbH
By: Michael J. Roberts, William A. Sahlman, Vincent Dessain, Monika Stachowiak and Anders Sjoman
Abstract
Describes the financing, strategy, and growth decisions facing fortu, a young German battery company. The company is contemplating a facility in East Germany, where state subsidies make the finances appealing. A sudden offer to license fortu technology for application in a very promising segment and the ensuing potential cash influx makes fortu examine alternative ways to build its first production plant.
Keywords
Technological Innovation; Financing and Loans; Business Startups; Growth and Development Strategy; Battery Industry; Germany
Citation
Roberts, Michael J., William A. Sahlman, Vincent Dessain, Monika Stachowiak, and Anders Sjoman. "fortu PowerCell GmbH." Harvard Business School Case 805-159, June 2005. (Revised July 2006.)