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  • February 1998
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Contracting and Control in Venture Capital

By: Paul A. Gompers
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Abstract

Discusses the control mechanisms and contracts utilized by venture capitalists. The emphasis is on understanding potential conflicts of interest and how the contracts mitigate those conflicts.

Keywords

Venture Capital; Governance Controls; Contracts; Business or Company Management; Conflict of Interests

Citation

Gompers, Paul A. "Contracting and Control in Venture Capital." Harvard Business School Background Note 298-067, February 1998.
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