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SMEs, venture capitalist and financial crisis all have huge effects on the economy. These are crucial part of the modern economy and that is one of the many reasons why this book must be read. It is also fascinating to see how SMEs, venture capitalist and financial crisis affect each other and it is important to understand the reasons and consequences for that. This book investigates if venture capital investments affect the development of SMEs positively. The book will also view the presence of venture capitalists affect on the capital structure of SMEs and other company determinants in the financial crisis. The book will answer questions like: Do venture capitalists have a positive effect on SMEs? Can SMEs with venture capitalist survive better in a financial crisis than SMEs without venture capitalist?

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Current position:Fund administrator in Nordea Investment Management Ab. Education: 2010: MSc (Finance), Lappeenranta University of Technology, school of business Positions of trust: The Finnish association of graduates in economics and business administration-SEFE 2006: student committee Business student´s association Enklaavi Ry. 2006: chairman

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