Yingzhao Xiao

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Summary The investor-entrepreneur relationship is crucial for both parties, yet, much research has largely overlooked its two-sided nature, which requires mutual commitment from both investors and entrepreneurs. Our study, published in the Journal of Management Studies, sought to address this lacuna by probing into the diverse norms and values in shaping their interactions.

INTRODUCTION Entrepreneurs, researchers, and venture capitalists alike have long recognized the value of good investor–entrepreneur relationships for facilitating the success of a focal investment (Aldrich and Ruef, 2006; Gompers and Lerner, 2001). Relationships are the conduits through which key social and financial resources flow, promoting the development and growth of new ventures and aiding investors in the management of their investments (Cable and Shane, 1997; Huang and Knight, 2017).